Evaluating Acceptance of Shared Decision Making with Decision Aids
Author Information
Author(s): Hirsch Oliver, Keller Heidemarie, Krones Tanja, Donner-Banzhoff Norbert
Primary Institution: Department of General Practice/Family Medicine, University of Marburg, Marburg, Germany
Hypothesis
What is the acceptance of shared decision making using an electronic library of decision aids among patients and physicians?
Conclusion
The electronic library of decision aids was well accepted by patients and positively influenced their decision-making process.
Supporting Evidence
- Patients reported high satisfaction with the decision-making process.
- Two-thirds of patients wanted to be counselled again with the decision aid.
- 80.7% of patients implemented the decision made during the consultation.
Takeaway
Doctors used a special tool to help patients make choices about their health, and most patients liked it and felt it helped them decide.
Methodology
A mixed method evaluation study involving questionnaires and telephone interviews with patients after consultations.
Potential Biases
Potential positive selection bias due to the voluntary participation of physicians and patients.
Limitations
The study had no control group and may have experienced positive selection bias among both patients and physicians.
Participant Demographics
The average age of patients was 62.4 years, with a near-equal gender distribution and varying levels of formal education.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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