A majority of the US adult population has one or more chronic conditions that require
medical intervention and long-term self-management. Such conditions are among the 10 …

People frequently live for many years with multiple chronic conditions (multimorbidity) that
impair health outcomes and are expensive to manage. Multimorbidity has been shown to …

Background Social desirability response bias may lead to inaccurate self-reports and
erroneous study conclusions. The present study examined the relationship between social …

Background Dietary modification is an important component of the management of end
stage kidney disease (ESKD). The diet for ESKD involves modifying energy and protein …

Importance Lay navigators in the Patient Care Connect Program support patients with
cancer from diagnosis through survivorship to end of life. They empower patients to engage …

We examined the acceptability and effects of delivering doctors' visit notes electronically (via
OpenNotes) to patients and care partners with authorized access to patients' electronic …

Background The knowledge, skills, and confidence to manage one's own health is termed
patient activation and can be assessed using the Patient Activation Measure (PAM). This …

Objectives To measure the association between patient activation and hospitalization or
emergency department (ED) visits among adults with chronic diseases. Study design …

Objectives We assess how patient activation is associated with behaviors and experiences
of people with cancer, including: understanding risks; making treatment decisions; …

Background Diabetes is a major cause of worldwide morbidity and mortality. Diet and
medication non-adherence are common among individuals with diabetes, making glycemic …