Effectiveness of strategies for informing, educating, and involving patients

BMJ. 2007 Jul 7;335(7609):24-7. doi: 10.1136/bmj.39246.581169.80.

Abstract

Evidence that strategies to strengthen patient engagement are effective is substantial, argue Angela Coulter and Jo Ellins, but any strategy to reduce health inequalities must promote health literacy

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Chronic Disease / therapy
  • Decision Making
  • Health Services Accessibility / standards
  • Humans
  • Patient Education as Topic / standards*
  • Patient Participation*
  • Safety
  • Self Care