Table 3.
Scores of the different items of the adapted PAM scale.
| Score | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly disagree | Disagree | Agree | Strongly agree | NA | n | |
| When all is said and done, I am the person who is responsible for managing my health condition(s). | 0 (0%) | 1 (0.7%) | 76 (54.3%) | 63(45.0%) | 0 (0%) | 140 (100%) |
| Taking an active role in my own health care is the most important factor in determining my health and ability to function. | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 83 (59.3%) | 57 (40.7%) | 0 (0%) | 140 (100%) |
| I know what each of my prescribed medications does. | 3 (2.1%) | 22 (15.7%) | 75 (53.6%) | 38 (27.1%) | 2 (1.4%) | 140 (100%) |
| I am confident that I can tell when I need to go to get medical care and when I can handle a health problem myself. | 0 (0%) | 8 (5.7%) | 78 (55.7%) | 54 (38.6%) | 0 (0%) | 140 (100%) |
| I am confident I can tell doctor concerns I have even when he or she does not ask. | 0 (0%) | 1 (0.7%) | 84 (60.0%) | 55 (39.3%) | 0 (0%) | 140 (100%) |
| I am confident that I can follow through on medical treatments I need to do at home. | 0 (0%) | 6 (4.3%) | 76 (54.3%) | 57 (40.7%) | 1 (0.7%) | 140 (100%) |
| I have been able to maintain the lifestyle changes for my health condition(s) that I have made. | 0 (0%) | 23 (16.4%) | 71 (50.7%) | 46 (32.9%) | 0 (0%) | 140 (100%) |
| I know how prevent further problems with my health condition(s) | 0 (0%) | 7 (5.0%) | 94 (67.1%) | 36 (25.7%) | 5 (2.1%) | 140 (100%) |
| I am confident that I can figure out solutions when new situations or problems arise with my health condition(s). | 1 (0.7%) | 14 (10.0%) | 84 (60.0%) | 38 (27.1%) | 3 (2.1%) | 140 (100%) |
| I am confident that I can maintain lifestyle changes, like diet and exercise, even during time of stress. | 0 (0%) | 23 (16.4%) | 74 (52.9%) | 42 (30.0%) | 1 (0.7%) | 140 (100%) |
PAM = Patient Activation Measure; NA = Not applicable