Patient engagement strategies for adults with chronic conditions: an evidence map.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patient and family engagement (PFE) has been defined as a partnership between patients, families, and health care providers to achieve positive health care outcomes. There is evidence that PFE is critical to improving outcomes. We sought to systematically identify and map the evidence on PFE strategies for adults with chronic conditions and identify areas needing more research.

Methods

We searched PubMed, CINAHL, EMBASE, and Cochrane, January 2015 to September 2021 for systematic reviews on strategies for engaging patients with chronic conditions and their caregivers. From each review, we abstracted search dates, number and type of studies, populations, interventions, and outcomes. PFE strategies were categorized into direct patient care, health system, and commun

SUBMITTER: Aboumatar H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8898416 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature