PAM assesses a consumer’s knowledge, skills and confidence for self-management. PAM segments people into one of four progressively higher levels of activation. Below are some statements that people sometimes make when they talk about their health. Please indicate how much you agree or disagree with each statement as it applies to you personally by circling your answer. Your answers should be what is true for you and not just what you think others want you to say | ||
1 | When all is said and done, I am the person who is responsible for taking care of my health | Disagree strongly Disagree Agree Agree strongly N/A |
2 | Taking an active role in my own health care is the most important thing that affects my health | Disagree strongly Disagree Agree Agree strongly N/A |
3 | I am confident I can help prevent or reduce problems associated with my health | Disagree strongly Disagree Agree Agree strongly N/A |
4 | I know what each of my prescribed medications do | Disagree strongly Disagree Agree Agree strongly N/A |
5 | I am confident that I can tell whether I need to go to the doctor or whether I can take care of a health problem myself | Disagree strongly Disagree Agree Agree strongly N/A |
6 | I am confident that I can tell a doctor concerns I have even when he or she does not ask | Disagree strongly Disagree Agree Agree strongly N/A |
7 | I am confident that I can follow through on medical treatments I may need to do at home | Disagree strongly Disagree Agree Agree strongly N/A |
8 | I understand my health problems and what causes them | Disagree strongly Disagree Agree Agree strongly N/A |
9 | I know what treatments are available for my health problems | Disagree strongly Disagree Agree Agree strongly N/A |
10 | I have been able to maintain (keep up with) lifestyle changes, like eating right or exercising | Disagree strongly Disagree Agree Agree strongly N/A |
11 | I know how to prevent problems with my health | Disagree strongly Disagree Agree Agree strongly N/A |
12 | I am confident I can figure out solutions when new problems arise with my health | Disagree strongly Disagree Agree Agree strongly N/A |
13 | I am confident that I can maintain lifestyle changes, like eating right and exercising, even during times of stress | Disagree strongly Disagree Agree Agree strongly N/A |