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Table 4 Parkinson disease specialist responses to survey about CHAPS (n = 10)

From: Stakeholder perceptions of components of a Parkinson disease care management intervention, care coordination for health promotion and activities in Parkinson’s disease (CHAPS)

Constructs and Specific Questions

Strongly disagree

n (%)

Disagree

n (%)

Undecided /neutral

n (%)

Agree

n (%)

Strongly agree

n (%)

Knowledge/Understanding

 CHAPS Assessments, administered by CHAPS Nurse Care Managers, have provided information that will improve how I take care of my patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD).

(Knowledge (about care))

1 (10.0)

1 (10.0)

5 (50.0)

3 (30.0)

 CHAPS Assessments have taught me something that I can use in my care of other patients with chronic disease.

(Knowledge (about care))

1 (10.0)

2 (20.0)

4 (40.0)

3 (30.0)

 CHAPS Assessments have provided me with information that is relevant to the care of my patients with PD.

(Belief (relevance))

1 (10.0)

5 (50.0)

4 (40.0)

 The CHAPS Program provides recommendations that are useful to help me care for my patients with PD.

(Belief (usefulness))

4 (40.0)

1 (10.0)

5 (50.0)

Self-Confidence

 The CHAPS Program has impacted my degree of confidence with clinical decisions involving Parkinson’s disease care.

(Confidence (in self))

1 (10.0)

3 (30.0)

5 (50.0)

1 (10.0)

Clinical Appropriateness

 CHAPS Assessments have provided diagnostic information that I agree with.

(Belief (agreement))

2 (20.0)

5 (50.0)

3 (30.0)

 CHAPS Assessments have recommended care suggestions that I agree with.

(Belief (agreement))

1 (10.0)

5 (50.0)

4 (40.0)

 The CHAPS Assessment and CHAPS Nurse Care Managers pay attention to detail and are thorough.

(Belief (thoroughness))

1 (10.0)

1 (10.0)

8 (80.0)

Participant’s Self-Management Improvement

 My patient(s) now have a better understanding of their medication regimen (purpose, how to take, and side effects).

(Belief (understanding))

1 (10.0)

5 (50.0)

4 (40.0)

 My patient(s) now have a better understanding of how to manage their Parkinson’s disease.

(Belief (understanding))

1 (10.0)

4 (40.0)

5 (50.0)

 My patient(s) now are better at following through on laboratory tests and appointments.

(Belief (follow-through))

4 (40.0)

3 (30.0)

3 (30.0)

 My patient(s) are better able to identify signs and symptoms that indicate a risk for being admitted to the hospital.

(Belief (identifying risk))

3 (30.0)

6 (60.0)

1 (10.0)

 Patient understands and manages his/her Siebens HealthCare Notebook.

(Belief (Notebook management))

5 (50.0)

5 (50.0)

Endorsement

 CHAPS Assessments and Nurse Care Management have encouraged me to refer my other patients with PD to the CHAPS Program.

(Attitude (behavior))

1 (10.0)

2 (20.0)

7 (70.0)

  1. CHAPS Care Coordination for Health Promotion and Activities in Parkinson’s Disease
  2. PD Parkinson’s disease