Do clinicians support people in taking an active role in their care?

NHS England conducted a survey of over 1750 clinicians to understand their support for patient activation, exploring their attitudes, beliefs, self-reported behaviours and practices which provides insight into their perceived barriers and support needs. 

The findings of this survey are now available: ‘How much do clinicians support patient activation?’

Clinicians have a key role to play in supporting people to self-manage their conditions, and in helping to build their confidence and skills – also known as ‘patient activation. . These findings will help NHSE to address the issues and barriers identified by clinicians to support them to work in a person-centred way.

To read more, go to: https://www.england.nhs.uk/2015/11/24/alf-collins/