Patient Activation Factors

Patient activation factors are elements of the psychosocial factors in patient recovery.

Activation Level

• Patient Activation Measures - understands conditions, understands treatment, understand how to care for conditions, understands how to manage symptoms
• Activation History

Condition Management Aptitude

• Diabetic monitoring glucose and injecting insulin
• Self-care

Education

• Diagnosis
• Prognosis
• Treatments
• Understand Options and onboard with the treatment plan

Treatment Adherence

• Medication Adherence
• Nutrition
• Therapy, Physician Visits
• Recommended Activity levels

Intervention Activation

• Know when to ask for help
• Comfortable asking for help
• Know who to ask for help