Cystic fibrosis (CF) is now more common in adults than children in countries with well-
developed health care systems. The number of adults continues to increase and will further …

Purpose The present work investigated the relationship between patient activation,
treatment decision-making, and adherence to the prescribed treatment regimen. Given the …

Patient activation, broadly defined as the ability of individuals to manage their health and
navigate the healthcare system effectively, is crucial for achieving positive health outcomes …

Introduction Prophylactic replacement therapy (prophylaxis) in patients with haemophilia
(PWH) requires lifelong, frequent (self) infusions. Prophylaxis effectiveness depends on …

Background Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a life‐limiting genetic condition affecting various organ
systems including the gastrointestinal tract, endocrine system and especially the respiratory …

Introduction An important aspect of self‐management is patient activation (the skills, abilities
and confidence someone uses to actively manage their health). The dominant method of …

1 This is the peer reviewed version of the following article: Hamilton CB, Li LC. Measures of
Patient Activation and Self-Effica Page 1 1 This is the peer reviewed version of the following …

Background: Daily physical activity is part of the self-management of patients with chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and didactic information sessions may be …

Objectives Cultural and communication differences faced by South-Asian (SA) ethnic
minority groups have led to challenges in the delivery of health care and complex …

Background Adherence to treatment, including inhaled therapies, is low in people with cystic
fibrosis (CF). Although psychological interventions for improving adherence to inhaled …