Psychometric Properties of the Patient Activation Measure in Family Caregivers of Patients With Chronic Illnesses.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Patient Activation Measure (PAM) is used clinically and in research to measure an individual's knowledge, skills, and confidence related to their health management engagement. Despite the use of "patient" in the title, the instrument can be used in nonpatient populations. A group at high risk for low activation concerning their own health is family caregivers of patients with chronic illnesses. The psychometric properties of the PAM have not been established in family caregivers.

Objectives

This study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of the PAM 10-item version (PAM-10) in a sample of family caregivers of patients with chronic illnesses. Our focus was on family caregivers' health activation of their own healthcare needs.

Methods

We evaluated

SUBMITTER: Lin CY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10330077 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul-Aug 01

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature