The Roulette Wheel: A Tool for Informed Decision Making
Author Information
Author(s): Jerome R. Hoffman, Michael S. Wilkes, Frank C. Day, Douglas S. Bell, Jerilyn K. Higa
Primary Institution: University of California Los Angeles
Hypothesis
Can a visual tool help patients assess the benefits and risks of different treatments?
Conclusion
The roulette wheel model provides a simple visual tool to help patients make informed choices about treatment options.
Supporting Evidence
- Visual tools can enhance communication about risk.
- The roulette wheel allows patients to visualize outcomes without needing to understand complex probabilities.
- Patients can make decisions based on their personal values and preferences.
Takeaway
This study created a roulette wheel to help patients understand the risks and benefits of medical treatments, making it easier for them to make decisions.
Methodology
The authors developed a visual tool (roulette wheel) to represent the probabilities of different outcomes associated with treatment options.
Potential Biases
There may be biases in how information is presented and perceived by patients.
Limitations
The tool may not address all aspects of shared decision making and relies on the quality of available evidence.
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