Learning Objectives:

1. Define what patient activation is and its impact on patient health outcomes

2. Describe the several aspects that affect patient activation, including: health literacy, self-efficacy, communication, shared decision making

3. Assess a patient’s level of activation

4. Describe steps to enhance patient activation

5. Explain each of the steps of “The Share Approach”

Author: Alexa Connell,Ph.D

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