Variables associated with patient activation in persons with multiple sclerosis. (January 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Goodworth, Marie-Christine R; Stepleman, Lara; Hibbard, Judith; Johns, Lisa; Wright, Dustin; Hughes, Mary D; Williams, Mitzi J
• Is Part Of: Journal of health psychology. Volume 21:Number 1(2016:Jan.)
• Page Start: 82
• Page End: 92
• Publication Date: 2016-01
• Subjects: chronic illness -- coping -- depression -- health psychology -- self-efficacy; Clinical health psychology -- Periodicals; 613.019
• DOI: 10.1177/1359105314522085
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1359-1053

Abstract

Identifying variables associated with patient activation in the multiple sclerosis population could serve to facilitate better multiple sclerosis self-management behaviors. Using a cross-sectional survey design, 199 participants were recruited from a multiple sclerosis center in the Southeastern United States. Depression, multiple sclerosis quality of life, and multiple Sclerosis self-efficacy were all significantly correlated with patient activation. Results of a hierarchical regression indicated that patient activation was significantly related to educational attainment, depression, and self-efficacy but not to quality of life. The results suggest several possible targets for intervention to increase patient activation, including health literacy, depression symptoms, and self-efficacy for multiple sclerosis disease management.