Measuring patient activation in the Netherlands: translation and validation of the American short form Patient Activation Measure (PAM13)

• Main Authors: Rademakers Jany (Author), Nijman Jessica (Author), van der Hoek Lucas (Author), Heijmans Monique (Author), Rijken Mieke (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The American short form Patient Activation Measure (PAM) is a 13-item instrument which assesses patient (or consumer) self-reported knowledge, skills and confidence for self-management of one's health or chronic condition. In th...