Document Type
Article
Publication Date
4-29-2021
Abstract
What is already known on this topic? Chronic disease management often focuses on what is wrong with patients rather than recognizing their strengths and resources. However, studies show the value of emphasizing personal strengths to improve outcomes. What is added by this report? How instruments evaluate personal strengths varies, making it especially difficult when determining the use of instruments in clinical populations. This systematic review defines the heterogeneity of constructs that research has used to examine personal strengths as well as the reliability and validity of strengths-related scales. What are the implications for public health practice? Understanding the value of these various scales can inform public health, and specifically primary care practice, to improve the care of adults managing 1 or more chronic conditions.
Language
English
Publication Title
Preventing Chronic Disease
Grant
HS-RP20142263
Rights
This publication is in the public domain and is therefore without copyright. All text from this work may be reprinted freely. Use of these materials should be properly cited.
Recommended Citation
Wallace DD, Karmali RN, Kim C, White AM, Stange KC, Lich KH. Identifying Patient Strengths Instruments and Examining Their Relevance for Chronic Disease Management: A Systematic Review. Prev Chronic Dis 2021;18;200323. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5888/pcd18.200323.
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