Development of a measure of physician engagement in addressing racial and ethnic health care disparities.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To develop a measure of physician engagement in addressing health care disparities.

Data sources/study design

Cross-sectional survey of a national sample of physicians assessing each hypothesized component of engagement (Awareness, Reflection/Empowerment, and Action [AREA]).

Data collection/extraction methods

Results examined using factorial analysis; predictive validity of final scale examined among highly engaged physicians.

Principal findings

A nine-item scale derived from the AREA model has face validity, content validity, and applicability to a diverse group of physicians in measuring engagement. Partial correlations confirmed the mediating role of Reflection and/or Empowerment between Awareness and Action. Use of the scale among expert physician

SUBMITTER: Alexander GC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2442375 | biostudies-literature | 2008 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature