what is patient activation
“Patient activation” describes the extent to which individuals manage their own healthcare. This study evaluated the association of patient activation, depressive symptoms and quality of life in a primary care setting.
Intravenous patient-controlled analgesia (IV PCA) is a widely accepted standard for management of acute postoperative pain. PCA devices consist of programmable pumps and activation buttons. The ordering physician controls the infusion rate, bolus volume, maximum allowable hourly dose, and lockout time. The patient controls the activation button triggering a bolus opioid dose through an intravenous line.