The association between patient activation and self ‐care practices: A cross‐sectional study of an Australian population with comorbid diabetes and chronic kidney disease

ConclusionIn people with diabetes and CKD, a high level of patient activation was positively associated with a higher overall level of self‐care. Our results identify subgroups of people who may benefit from tailored interventions to further improve their health outcomes. Further prospective studies are warranted to confirm present findings.

Source: Health Expectations - July 4, 2017 Category: Health Management Authors: Edward Zimbudzi, Clement Lo, Sanjeeva Ranasinha, Peter G Kerr, Kevan R Polkinghorne, Helena Teede, Timothy Usherwood, Rowan G Walker, Greg Johnson, Greg Fulcher, Sophia Zoungas Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH PAPER Source Type: research