by Serena Barello | Jun 11, 2014
Abstract Summary: Objective: Despite the growing acknowledgement of the value of engaging patients in their health care, the term “patient engagement” is at risk of becoming nothing more than a “hot buzz phrase,” as it lacks a shared definition and, consequently,...
by Brant Rogers | Feb 14, 2013
Editors’ Note: This review article is the first of two companion papers on the topic of mindfulness to be published in this Journal. The second paper is a research article titled “Mindfulness, Self-Care, and Participatory Medicine: A Community’s...
by Diana Dill | Apr 25, 2012
Abstract Summary: Models of medical care that are patient-centered have demonstrated capability to improve quality of care and reduce costs, while at the same time improve patient satisfaction, adherence, and clinical outcomes. Patient-centered models also improve...
by Nancy Finn | Oct 18, 2011
Abstract Keywords: Health information exchange, HIE, electronic health records, regional health information organizations, RHIO. Citation: Finn NB. Health information exchange: a stepping stone toward continuity of care and participatory medicine. J Participat Med....
by Michael L. Millenson | Jun 21, 2011
Abstract Keywords: Participatory medicine, patient empowerment, patient advocacy. Citation: Millenson ML. Spock, feminists, and the fight for participatory medicine: a history. J Participat Med. 2011 Jun 21; 3:e27. Published: June 21, 2011. Competing Interests: The...
by Noemi Guillamon | Dec 29, 2010
Abstract Summary: Patient organizations aim to improve the quality of life for people and their families who are affected by certain health conditions. Even though there has been a sharp rise in the demands on health systems during the last few decades, these systems...