Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP) Practice Exam

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What outcome is associated with higher scores on the Patient Activation Measure (PAM)?

  1. More hospital visits

  2. Better health outcomes

  3. Increased healthcare costs

  4. More reliance on medical staff

The correct answer is: Better health outcomes

Higher scores on the Patient Activation Measure (PAM) indicate that patients are more engaged and knowledgeable about their health care and are actively participating in their own health management. This increased activation leads to better health outcomes because activated patients are more likely to adhere to treatment plans, manage chronic conditions effectively, and take preventive measures. When patients understand their health conditions and the necessary actions they must take, they are empowered to make informed decisions regarding their care, which contributes to improved health status and overall well-being. The focus of PAM is to measure how involved patients feel in their healthcare, which correlates strongly with positive health outcomes. Therefore, the association between higher PAM scores and better health outcomes is well established in healthcare research and practice.

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