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Patient Engagement Strategies Flashcards

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  1. Motivational interviewing (MI) in telehealth is PRIMARILY used to:

    Answer: Elicit a patient's intrinsic motivation to change health behaviors

    MI is a patient-centered counseling technique designed to strengthen a person's own motivation and commitment to change.

  2. A patient shares that they feel embarrassed discussing mental health concerns over video because family members may overhear. The BEST response is to:

    Answer: Help the patient identify a private space and consider headphone use for sensitive discussions

    Helping the patient problem-solve around environmental privacy barriers directly addresses the concern and preserves the therapeutic relationship.

  3. Which of the following is a validated patient engagement tool that tracks patients' activation level in managing their health?

    Answer: Patient Activation Measure (PAM)

    The Patient Activation Measure (PAM) quantifies a patient's knowledge, skills, and confidence in self-managing their health.

  4. During a telehealth visit, a provider notices the patient seems distracted and disengaged. Which technique is MOST appropriate?

    Answer: Pause and use an open-ended check-in such as 'You seem a little distracted — what's on your mind?'

    An empathetic, open-ended check-in acknowledges the patient's state and invites them to re-engage or disclose an underlying issue.

  5. Teach-back is used in telehealth patient engagement PRIMARILY to:

    Answer: Confirm the patient can explain key information in their own words

    Teach-back verifies comprehension by asking patients to restate information, reducing misunderstanding and improving adherence.

  6. A chronic disease management telehealth program wants to improve between-visit engagement. Which tool MOST directly supports this goal?

    Answer: Remote patient monitoring devices paired with automated symptom alerts

    Remote patient monitoring paired with automated alerts keeps providers informed and cues patients to actively track their health between visits.

  7. Which element of shared decision-making is MOST important during a telehealth encounter?

    Answer: Ensuring the patient understands options and their preferences are incorporated into the plan

    Shared decision-making requires that patients receive balanced information about options and that their values and preferences shape the final plan.