Subscale | 12-item ACE Measure | 8-item ACE Measure | Item |
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Informed Choice | Q1 | Excluded | I spend a lot of time learning about health. |
Commitment | Q2 | ACE8_1 | Even when life is stressful, I know I can continue to do the things that keep me healthy. |
Navigation | Q3 | ACE8_2 | I feel comfortable talking to my doctor about my health. |
Commitment | Q4 | ACE8_3 | When I work to improve my health, I succeed. |
Navigation | Q5 | ACE8_4 | I have brought my own information about my health to show my doctor. |
Informed Choice | Q6 | Excluded | When choosing a new doctor, I look for information online. |
Commitment | Q7 | ACE8_5 | I can stick with plans to exercise and eat a healthy diet. |
Informed Choice | Q8 | Excluded | I compare doctors using official ratings about how well their patients are doing. |
Navigation | Q9 | ACE8_6 | I have lots of experience using the health care system. |
Informed Choice | Q10 | Excluded | When choosing a new doctor, I look for official ratings based on patient health. |
Navigation | Q11 | ACE8_7 | Different doctors give different advice; it’s up to me to choose what’s right for me. |
Commitment | Q12 | ACE8_8 | I handle my health well. |