Application and advances of patient activation in surgical patients

World J Surg Oncol. 2025 Jul 2;23(1):261. doi: 10.1186/s12957-025-03911-1.

Abstract

Patient activation, a critical indicator of patients' engagement in their healthcare management and treatment decision-making, has gained increasing attention in surgical settings. This review delves into the current applications, effectiveness evaluations, influencing factors, and intervention strategies of patient activation among surgical patients. It aims to comprehensively analyze its role in enhancing postoperative recovery quality, reducing complications, improving quality of life, and provide theoretical foundations for clinical practice and research.

Keywords: Application and advances; Influencing factors; Intervention strategies; Patient activation; Surgical procedures.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Decision Making
  • Humans
  • Neoplasms* / surgery
  • Patient Participation* / methods
  • Postoperative Complications* / prevention & control
  • Prognosis
  • Quality of Life*