06.05.2021 | Capsule Commentary
Capsule Commentary on Castellon-Lopez et al.: “Psychometric Properties of the Altarum Consumer Engagement (ACE) Measure of Activation in Patients with Prediabetes”
verfasst von:
Ana M. Palacio, MD, MPH, Elizabeth Bast, MD, MPH
Erschienen in:
Journal of General Internal Medicine
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Ausgabe 8/2021
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Excerpt
Castellanos-Lopez et al. evaluated the psychometric properties of the Altarum Consumer Engagement (ACE) Measure™ (ACE-12), a tool to measure patient engagement
1 in 3 domains: commitment, informed choice, and navigation.
2 The study focuses on prediabetes, a common condition that requires patient activation for effective prevention
3; patient activation can improve over time and improve self-management behaviors.
4 Thus, the ACE-12 could be used to identify patients in need of activation and monitor their progress. In addition, the study validates a shorter, freely available version of the ACE tool, making it potentially useful to researchers and providers. …