Religiosity and Patient Activation Among Hospital Survivors of an Acute Coronary Syndrome.
Hawa Ozien AbuDavid D McManusCatarina I KiefeRobert J GoldbergPublished in: Journal of general internal medicine (2019)
Most ACS survivors acknowledge religious practices toward their recovery. Strength and comfort from religion and intercessory prayers for health were associated with high patient activation. Petition prayers for health were associated with low activation. Healthcare providers should use knowledge about patient's religiosity to enhance patient engagement in their care.