What is the conceptual definition (as defined in the review of the literature) of the following study variable:

 13.   What is the conceptual definition (as defined in the review of the literature) of the following study

          variable: patient perceptions of patient-empowering nurse behaviors

            a. The conceptual definition of patient perceptions of patient-empowering nurse behaviors includes the

                  provider processes nurses use during their care of the patent: (1) helping patients to realize that

                  they can and should participate in their care and treatment planning; (2) providing patients with

                  access to information, support, resources and opportunities to learn and grow; (3) helping to

                  facilitate collaboration with providers, family and friends; and (4) allowing patients autonomy in

                  decision-making.

            b.  Activated patients have the skills to engage in self-management behaviors.  

            c.  The factors that influence acute activation need to be better understood.

            d.  The conceptual definition of patient perceptions of patient-empowering nurse behaviors is not

                  clearly provided in the review of the literature.