Nurse PATHIT: An Adapted Framework for Nurse Support for Patient Activation Through Health Information Technology

Abstract

This article presents an adapted framework that integrates the Patient Health Engagement (PHE) model with Orem's Nursing Systems theory. The framework highlights the nursing role in encouraging Health Information Technology (HIT) tools, such as secure messaging and patient portals, to enhance patient activation and support their self-care capabilities, particularly in chronic disease management aided by nursing actions.