Key result
A 6-month patient activation intervention significantly increased patient activation scores and improved adherence over time compared with usual care in patients with heart failure.
Why the study?
Does a 6-month patient activation program improve patient activation, self-management, and reduce hospitalizations in patients with heart failure?
Population
84 patients with heart failure, mean age 66, 99% male, 77% white, 52% NYHA class III, 71% with 3 or more…
Comparison
6-month patient activation program to increase… vs Usual care alone.
Design
RCT, Randomized, 2-group, repeated-measures design, stratified by activation…
Follow-up
6 months
Authors
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Supports integrating activation interventions into HF care to boost adherence; extends self-management evidence with RCT confirmation.
RCT (n=84)
Stratified
Does a 6-month patient activation program improve patient activation, self-management, and reduce hospitalizations in patients with heart failure?
A 6-month targeted patient activation intervention significantly improves patient engagement and adherence in heart failure patients, potentially reducing hospitalizations.
Shively et al. (2013) conducted an RCT in Heart failure (n=84). Patient activation intervention vs. Usual care was evaluated on Patient activation (PAM), self-management (SCHFI and MOS Specific Adherence Scale), hospitalizations, and emergency department visits. A 6-month patient activation intervention significantly increased patient activation scores and improved adherence over time compared with usual care in patients with heart failure.
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