The Patient Activation Measure (PAM)

The Patient Activation Measure (PAM) is a tool that assesses how prepared and confident a person feels to manage their own health and healthcare. It helps identify an individual's knowledge, skills, and confidence in making health decisions and taking healthy actions. By understanding a person's activation level, healthcare providers can tailor support and education to better meet their needs, ultimately encouraging more effective self-management and improved health outcomes. PAM is valuable in creating personalized care plans that empower patients to take an active role in their health.