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 Roger Harvey Bernier | May 22, 2014
Editors’ Note: This article is one of two companion papers published simultaneously in this Journal. Both papers examine a CDC initiative on public engagement and public policy decision making. Abstract Summary: Between 2005 and 2009, a new model for decision-focused...
by Roger Harvey Bernier | May 22, 2014
Editors’ Note: This article is one of two companion papers published simultaneously in this Journal. Both papers examine a CDC initiative on public engagement and public policy decision making. Abstract Summary: A public engagement initiative was undertaken in 2001 to...
by Charles W. Smith | May 14, 2014
Abstract Keywords: Patient portal, electronic medical record, care management, participatory medicine. Citation: Smith CW. “I no longer have to go to see the doctor:” how the patient portal is changing medical practice. J Participat Med. 2014 May 14; 6:e6....
by Denise Bulling | Mar 8, 2014
Abstract Summary: Program evaluation of public engagement processes is important in understanding how well these processes work and in building a knowledge base to improve future engagement efforts. This program evaluation examined a CDC initiative in six states to...
by Stephanie Roberson Barnard | Feb 28, 2014
Abstract Summary: Participatory care for breast cancer patients requires doctors to do more than simply tell patients about their diagnoses. It’s about communicating effectively so that patients can comprehend complex medical information, make informed treatment...
