Creating a Conversation: Insights from the Development of a Decision Aid
Author Information
Author(s): Victor M. Montori, Maggie Breslin, Matthew Maleska, Audrey J. Weymiller
Primary Institution: Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
Hypothesis
Can a decision aid improve patient participation in decision making about statin use for diabetes patients?
Conclusion
The decision aid Statin Choice effectively improved patient involvement in decision making and adherence to statin therapy.
Supporting Evidence
- Patients expressed a strong preference for the decision aid.
- The decision aid helped create a conversation about statins.
- The majority of patients recommended the decision aid for others.
- Use of the decision aid increased patient adherence to statins at three months.
Takeaway
This study created a tool to help doctors talk to patients about taking statins, making it easier for patients to understand and decide if they want to use them.
Methodology
A clustered randomized trial comparing the decision aid Statin Choice with a standard educational pamphlet.
Potential Biases
Potential biases in patient self-reporting and clinician involvement in decision making.
Limitations
The study's design makes it difficult to measure the contributions of each design feature of the decision aid.
Participant Demographics
Patients with diabetes attending a subspecialty clinic.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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