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The Family Caregiver Activation in Transitions (FCAT) tool: a new measure of family caregiver self-efficacy.

Coleman EA, Ground KL, Maul A. The Family Caregiver Activation in Transitions (FCAT) Tool: A New Measure of Family Caregiver Self-Efficacy. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2015;41(11):502-7.

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November 21, 2016
Coleman EA, Ground KL, Maul A. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2015;41(11):502-7.
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Efforts to improve patient safety during care transitions have had mixed success, possibly due to failure to effectively engage family and caregivers in the transition process. This study reports on the development and validation of a novel survey instrument that measures family and caregivers' preparation and self-efficacy around supporting patients at the time of hospital discharge.

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Coleman EA, Ground KL, Maul A. The Family Caregiver Activation in Transitions (FCAT) Tool: A New Measure of Family Caregiver Self-Efficacy. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2015;41(11):502-7.