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Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research

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01-07-2016 | Original Article

Patient Activation and Mental Health Care Experiences Among Women Veterans

Authors: Rachel Kimerling, Joanne Pavao, Ava Wong

Published in: Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research | Issue 4/2016

Abstract

We utilized a nationally representative survey of women veteran primary care users to examine associations between patient activation and mental health care experiences. A dose–response relationship was observed, with odds of high quality ratings significantly greater at each successive level of patient activation. Higher activation levels were also significantly associated with preference concordant care for gender-related preferences (use of female providers, women-only settings, and women-only groups as often as desired). Results add to the growing literature documenting better health care experiences among more activated patients, and suggest that patient activation may play an important role in promoting engagement with mental health care.

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Title: Patient Activation and Mental Health Care Experiences Among Women Veterans
Authors: Rachel Kimerling
Joanne Pavao
Ava Wong
Publication date: 01-07-2016
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research / Issue 4/2016
Print ISSN: 0894-587X
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3289
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10488-015-0653-x

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