by Steve Wilkins | Dec 31, 2010
Abstract Keywords: Patient engagement, non-small cell lung cancer, physician-patient communication. Citation: Wilkins S. Response to “evidence that engagement does make a difference. J Participat Med. 2010 Dec 31; 2:e24. Published: December 31, 2010. To the...
by Kathy Kastner | Dec 29, 2010
Abstract Summary: Reflecting on my own experiences, I wonder if my modus operandi would be considered truly participatory. On the one hand, I fit the description of an activated, empowered and engaged participatory patient. I’ve made lifestyle changes to support...
by E. Michael D. Scott | Dec 29, 2010
Editor’s Note: Recently, I had the privilege of being part of a very stimulating email thread on the Society of Participatory Medicine’s member-only list about the meaning of the word “patient” and what it implied for the field of Participatory...
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...
by Melanie Swan | Dec 23, 2010
Abstract Summary: A research model for the conduct of citizen science genomics is described in which personal genomic data is integrated with physical biomarker data to study the impact of various interventions on a predefined endpoint. This research model can be used...
by Jessie Gruman | Dec 22, 2010
Abstract Keywords: Participatory medicine, African Americans, health care disparities, non-small cell lung cancer. Citation: Gruman J. Evidence that engagement does make a difference. J Participat Med. 2010 Dec 22; 2:e19. Published: December 22, 2010. Competing...
