Patient Activation Measure™: Assessing the Engaged Healthcare Consumer for Self-Efficacy

[Melanie Matthews]

Much of the focus in the healthcare industry on how to control costs
and improve outcomes relies on a more engaged healthcare consumer. The
Patient Activation Measure™, developed by Dr. Judith Hibbard, a
professor of health policy at the University of Oregon, is a
relatively new tool that assesses a patient’s level of activation to
more appropriately tailor healthcare interventions.

During "Patient Activation Measure™: Assessing the Engaged Healthcare
Consumer for Self-Efficacy," a 60-minute webinar on June 18, 2009,
you’ll get in-depth details from two leading industry experts on the
Patient Activation Measure™, which was designed to assess an
individual’s knowledge, skill and confidence in managing their health.
The PAM consists of a 13-item scale that asks people about their
beliefs, knowledge and confidence for engaging in a wide range of
health behaviors. Learn more about the webinar online at:
http://store.hin.com/product.asp?itemid=3916