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Patient perceptions of patient‐empowering nurse behaviours, patient activation and functional health status in postsurgical patients with life‐threatening long‐term illnesses

Jerofke, Teresa, Weiss, Marianne, Yakusheva, Olga·2014·Journal of Advanced Nursing

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Aim: To explore the trajectory of associations between the nursing care process of patient empowerment during postsurgical hospitalization and postdischarge patient self‐management outcomes, specifically patient activation and functional health status. Background: Patient‐centred care models advocate for patient empowerment in long‐term illness care. Postsurgical patients with life‐threatening long‐term illnesses frequently feel powerless, have unmet needs, decreased functional health status and high readmission rates; however, previous studies of patient empowerment have conceptualized empowerment as an outcome primarily in outpatient settings, with little attention paid to provider processes used to empower patients during hospitalizations. Design: A non‐experimental, prospective, correlational study. Methods: This sample consisted of 113 postsurgical cancer and cardiac patients enrolled between August 2012–February 2013. Patient perceptions of patient‐empowering nurse behaviours and baseline patient activation were measured prior to discharge. Patient activation and functional health status were measured 6 weeks following discharge. Data were analysed with multiple linear regression using a simultaneous equation approach. Results: Patients reported high perceptions of patient‐empowering nurse behaviours and patient activation levels. Functional health status scores were below population norms. Patient perceptions of empowering nurse behaviours were positively associated with postdischarge patient activation, which was positively associated with mental functional health status. Length of stay was the only significant predictor of physical functional health status. Conclusion: This study provides further quantitative evidence supporting the relationship between quality nursing care and postdischarge patient outcomes. Intentional use of patient‐empowering nurse behaviours could lead to improved patient activation and functional health status in postsurgical patients with life‐threatening long‐term illnesses.

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Authors
Jerofke, T., Weiss, M., & Yakusheva, O.
Affiliations
  • College of Nursing Marquette University Milwaukee Wisconsin USA
  • Marquette University (US)
Venue
Journal of Advanced Nursing
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2013-11-08
Volume
70
Issue
6
Pages
1310-1322
ISSN
  • 0309-2402 (ISSN-L)
  • 1365-2648
OpenAlex
W2089692324
Cited by
61
References
69
Citations by year
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FWCI
9.06
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Advanced Nursing (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • e-Publications@Marquette (Marquette University) (submittedVersion)
Funders
Sigma Theta Tau International
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Pharmacy › Nursing care and research
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Nursing Roles and Practices
Keywords
patient empowerment, nurse behavior, patient activation, functional status, postoperative patients, chronic disease, cancer patients, cardiac patients, patient-centered care, hospital readmission, length of hospital stay
MeSH terms
Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Attitude to Health, Chronic Disease, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Nurse-Patient Relations, Patient Participation, Prospective Studies, Midwestern United States, Postanesthesia Nursing, Self Efficacy

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