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van Staa T, Sharma A, Palin V, Fahmi A, Cant H, Zhong X, Jury F, Gold N, Welfare W, Ashcroft D, Tsang JY, Elliott RA, Sutton C, Armitage C, Couch P, Moulton G, Tempest E, Buchan IE. Knowledge support for optimising antibiotic prescribing for common infections in general practices: evaluation of the effectiveness of periodic feedback, decision support during consultations and peer comparisons in a cluster randomised trial (BRIT2) - study protocol. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e076296. [PMID: 37607793 PMCID: PMC10445367 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-076296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 08/24/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION This project applies a Learning Healthcare System (LHS) approach to antibiotic prescribing for common infections in primary care. The approach involves iterations of data analysis, feedback to clinicians and implementation of quality improvement activities by the clinicians. The main research question is, can a knowledge support system (KSS) intervention within an LHS implementation improve antibiotic prescribing without increasing the risk of complications? METHODS AND ANALYSIS A pragmatic cluster randomised controlled trial will be conducted, with randomisation of at least 112 general practices in North-West England. General practices participating in the trial will be randomised to the following interventions: periodic practice-level and individual prescriber feedback using dashboards; or the same dashboards plus a KSS. Data from large databases of healthcare records are used to characterise heterogeneity in antibiotic uses, and to calculate risk scores for clinical outcomes and for the effectiveness of different treatment strategies. The results provide the baseline content for the dashboards and KSS. The KSS comprises a display within the electronic health record used during the consultation; the prescriber (general practitioner or allied health professional) will answer standard questions about the patient's presentation and will then be presented with information (eg, patient's risk of complications from the infection) to guide decision making. The KSS can generate information sheets for patients, conveyed by the clinicians during consultations. The primary outcome is the practice-level rate of antibiotic prescribing (per 1000 patients) with secondary safety outcomes. The data from practices participating in the trial and the dashboard infrastructure will be held within regional shared care record systems of the National Health Service in the UK. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Approved by National Health Service Ethics Committee IRAS 290050. The research results will be published in peer-reviewed journals and also disseminated to participating clinical staff and policy and guideline developers. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ISRCTN16230629.
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- Tjeerd van Staa
- Centre for Health Informatics, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Centre for Health Informatics, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Centre for Health Informatics, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Centre for Health Informatics, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Centre for Health Informatics, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Faculty of Philosophy, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- NIHR School for Primary Care Research, Centre for Primary Care and Health Services Research, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Centre for Primary Care and Health Services Research, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Manchester Centre for Health Economics, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Division of Population Health, Health Services Research & Primary Care, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Manchester Centre for Health Psychology, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Centre for Health Informatics, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Centre for Health Informatics, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Centre for Health Informatics, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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Chiu HH, Chang SL, Cheng HM, Chao TF, Lin YJ, Lo LW, Hu YF, Chung FP, Liao JN, Tuan TC, Lin CY, Chang TY, Kuo L, Liu CM, Tsai YN, Huang YT, Chang YL, Wung JC, Chen SA. Shared decision making for anticoagulation reduces anxiety and improves adherence in patients with atrial fibrillation. BMC Med Inform Decis Mak 2023; 23:163. [PMID: 37608374 PMCID: PMC10463811 DOI: 10.1186/s12911-023-02260-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2022] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 08/24/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Treatment with oral anticoagulants (OACs) could prevent stroke in atrial fibrillation (AF), but side effects developed due to OACs may cause patients anxiety during decision making. This study aimed to investigate whether shared decision making (SDM) reduces anxiety and improves adherence to stroke prevention measures in patients with AF. METHODS A one-group pretest-posttest design using a questionnaire survey was applied at the outpatient cardiology clinic between July 2019 until September 2020. A Patient Decision Aid (PDA) tool was used for the completion of the questionnaire survey after health education and counseling. Ten questions were included for patients' recognition of SDM, and a 5-point scoring method was used, where "very much" was scored as 5 points, and "totally not" was scored as 1 point. RESULTS Fifty-two patients with AF were enrolled. In terms of patients' recognition of SDM, points of more than 4.17 out of 5 were noted, indicating recognition above the level of "very much." The patients' anxiety scores before SDM were 3.56 (1.2), with a decrease of 0.64 points (p < 0.001) to 2.92 (1.3) after SDM. After SDM, the number of patients who decided to take OAC increased from 76.9% to 88.5%, and the 15.4% answering "unclear" decreased to 1.9% (p = 0.006). The patients' anxiety levels after SDM were associated with gender (p = 0.025). CONCLUSIONS The approach using SDM enhanced our understanding of the pros and cons of OAC treatment and, in patients with AF, decreased anxiety about therapeutic decisions and increased willingness to accept treatment options.
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- Hsiao-Hui Chiu
- Department of Nursing, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Nursing, National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
- Department of Nursing, National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, Taipei, Taiwan.
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, No. 201, Sec. 2, Shih-Pai Road, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Heart Rhythm Center and Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Heart Rhythm Center and Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Heart Rhythm Center and Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Heart Rhythm Center and Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Heart Rhythm Center and Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Heart Rhythm Center and Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Heart Rhythm Center and Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Heart Rhythm Center and Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Heart Rhythm Center and Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Heart Rhythm Center and Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Heart Rhythm Center and Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Heart Rhythm Center and Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Heart Rhythm Center and Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Pharmacy, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Institute of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Heart Rhythm Center and Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Cardiovascular Center, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
- College of Medicine, Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan
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Goueth R, Holt K, Eden KB, Hoffman A. Clinicians' Perspectives and Proposed Solutions to Improve Contraceptive Counseling in the United States: Qualitative Semistructured Interview Study With Clinicians From the Society of Family Planning. JMIR Form Res 2023; 7:e47298. [PMID: 37603407 PMCID: PMC10477923 DOI: 10.2196/47298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2023] [Revised: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/04/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Contraceptive care is a key element of reproductive health, yet only 12%-30% of women report being able to access and receive the information they need to make these complex, personal health care decisions. Current guidelines recommend implementing shared decision-making approaches; and tools such as patient decision aid (PtDA) applications have been proposed to improve patients' access to information, contraceptive knowledge, decisional conflict, and engagement in decision-making and contraception use. To inform the design of meaningful, effective, elegant, and feasible PtDA applications, studies are needed of all users' current experiences, needs, and barriers. While multiple studies have explored patients' experiences, needs, and barriers, little is known about clinicians' experiences, perspectives, and barriers to delivering contraceptive counseling. OBJECTIVE This study focused on assessing clinicians' experiences, including their perspectives of patients' needs and barriers. It also explored clinicians' suggestions for improving contraceptive counseling and the feasibility of a contraceptive PtDA. METHODS Following the decisional needs assessment approach, we conducted semistructured interviews with clinicians recruited from the Society of Family Planning. The Ottawa Decision Support Framework informed the interview guide and initial codebook, with a specific focus on decision support and decisional needs as key elements that should be assessed from the clinicians' perspective. An inductive content approach was used to analyze data and identify primary themes and suggestions for improvement. RESULTS Fifteen clinicians (12 medical doctors and 3 nurse practitioners) participated, with an average of 19 years of experience in multiple regions of the United States. Analyses identified 3 primary barriers to the provision of quality contraceptive counseling: gaps in patients' underlying sexual health knowledge, biases that impede decision-making, and time constraints. All clinicians supported the development of contraceptive PtDAs as a feasible solution to these main barriers. Multiple suggestions for improvement were provided, including clinician- and system-level training, tools, and changes that could support successful implementation. CONCLUSIONS Clinicians and developers interested in improving contraceptive counseling and decision-making may wish to incorporate approaches that assess and address upstream factors, such as sexual health knowledge and existing heuristics and biases. Clinical leaders and administrators may also wish to prioritize solutions that improve equity and accessibility, including PtDAs designed to provide education and support in advance of the time-constrained consultations, and strategic training opportunities that support cultural awareness and shared decision-making skills. Future studies can then explore whether well-designed, user-centered shared decision-making programs lead to successful and sustainable uptake and improve patients' reproductive health contraceptive decision-making.
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- Rose Goueth
- Department of Medical Informatics and Clinical Epidemiology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, United States
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- Department of Family Community Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, United States
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- Department of Medical Informatics and Clinical Epidemiology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, United States
- Pacific Northwest Evidence-based Practice Center, Department of Medical Informatics and Clinical Epidemiology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, United States
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- Value Institute for Health & Care, Dell Medical School, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, United States
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Cucciare MA, Marchant K, Benton C, Hildebrand D, Ghaus S, Han X, Thompson RG, Timko C. Connect To Care (C2C): protocol for two-site randomized controlled pilot trial to improve outcomes for patients with hazardous drinking and PTSD and/or depression symptoms. Addict Sci Clin Pract 2023; 18:50. [PMID: 37592359 PMCID: PMC10433540 DOI: 10.1186/s13722-023-00403-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2022] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In studies of the general population and of military veterans, many primary care patients with hazardous drinking and PTSD and/or depression (abbreviated here as HD +) do not initiate or engage with alcohol-related care. To address this gap in care, we identified and will pilot test a promising evidence-based intervention, Connect To Care (C2C). C2C is a strengths-based approach, delivered by a Care Coach by telephone and/or video, with four components: (1) identifying and leveraging patient strengths to facilitate care initiation, (2) collaborative decision-making around a menu of care options, (3) identifying and resolving barriers to care, and (4) monitoring and facilitating progress toward care initiation by, for example, checking on barriers, identifying solutions, and revisiting care options. METHODS/DESIGN Aim 1 will involve adapting C2C for use in Veterans Affairs' (VA) primary care. We will use an iterative process that includes focus groups and semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders (patients, primary care providers, and VA national policy leaders). In Aim 2, we will conduct a two-site, pilot randomized controlled trial to determine the feasibility of conducting a larger scale trial to test C2C's effectiveness, ascertain the acceptability of C2C among primary care patients with HD + , and explore the efficacy of C2C to improve veteran patients' initiation of and engagement in alcohol care, and their alcohol and mental health (PTSD, depression) outcomes, at 3-month follow-up. We will explore explanatory mechanisms by which C2C is effective. DISCUSSION Study findings are likely to have implications for clinical practice to enhance current approaches to linking patients with HD + to alcohol care by applying a practical intervention such as C2C. The results may improve treatment outcomes for people with HD + by drawing on patients' strengths to problem-solve barriers to care following a process of shared decision-making with a coach. In addition to possibly accelerating the translation of C2C into practice, study findings will also support additional research in terms of a planned effectiveness-implementation hybrid trial, adding to this study's potential for high impact. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT05023317.
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- Michael A Cucciare
- Center for Mental Healthcare and Outcomes Research, Central Arkansas Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, North Little Rock, AR, 72205, USA
- Education and Clinical Center, Veterans Affairs South Central Mental Illness Research, Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, North Little Rock, AR, 72205, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, 72205, USA
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- Center for Mental Healthcare and Outcomes Research, Central Arkansas Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, North Little Rock, AR, 72205, USA
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- Center for Mental Healthcare and Outcomes Research, Central Arkansas Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, North Little Rock, AR, 72205, USA
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- Center for Mental Healthcare and Outcomes Research, Central Arkansas Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, North Little Rock, AR, 72205, USA
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- Center for Innovation to Implementation, Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA, 94304, USA
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- Center for Mental Healthcare and Outcomes Research, Central Arkansas Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, North Little Rock, AR, 72205, USA
- Education and Clinical Center, Veterans Affairs South Central Mental Illness Research, Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, North Little Rock, AR, 72205, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, 72205, USA
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- Center for Mental Healthcare and Outcomes Research, Central Arkansas Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, North Little Rock, AR, 72205, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, 72205, USA
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- Center for Innovation to Implementation, Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA, 94304, USA.
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA.
- Center for Innovation to Implementation, 795 Willow Road (152-MPD), Menlo Park, CA, 94025, USA.
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Eiskjær S, Pedersen CF, Skov ST, Andersen MØ. Usability and performance expectancy govern spine surgeons' use of a clinical decision support system for shared decision-making on the choice of treatment of common lumbar degenerative disorders. Front Digit Health 2023; 5:1225540. [PMID: 37654781 PMCID: PMC10465695 DOI: 10.3389/fdgth.2023.1225540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023] Open
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Study design Quantitative survey study is the study design. Objectives The study aims to develop a model for the factors that drive or impede the use of an artificial intelligence clinical decision support system (CDSS) called PROPOSE, which supports shared decision-making on the choice of treatment of ordinary spinal disorders. Methods A total of 62 spine surgeons were asked to complete a questionnaire regarding their behavioral intention to use the CDSS after being introduced to PROPOSE. The model behind the questionnaire was the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology. Data were analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling. Results The degree of ease of use associated with the new technology (effort expectancy/usability) and the degree to which an individual believes that using a new technology will help them attain gains in job performance (performance expectancy) were the most important factors. Social influence and trust in the CDSS were other factors in the path model. r2 for the model was 0.63, indicating that almost two-thirds of the variance in the model was explained. The only significant effect in the multigroup analyses of path differences between two subgroups was for PROPOSE use and social influence (p = 0.01). Conclusion Shared decision-making is essential to meet patient expectations in spine surgery. A trustworthy CDSS with ease of use and satisfactory predictive ability promoted by the leadership will stand the best chance of acceptance and bridging the communication gap between the surgeon and the patient.
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- Søren Eiskjær
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Spine Research Group, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Lillebaelt Hospital, Middelfart, Denmark
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Spine Research Group, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
- Elective Surgery Center, Silkeborg Regional Hospital, Silkeborg, Denmark
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Lillebaelt Hospital, Middelfart, Denmark
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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Du M, Chen F, Yang F. Enhancing gastrointestinal symptom alleviation in cancer patients after chemotherapy: the effect of whole-course seamless diet nursing and analysis of factors affecting efficacy. Am J Cancer Res 2023; 13:3822-3831. [PMID: 37693141 PMCID: PMC10492118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023] Open
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This study aimed to evaluate the effects of whole-course seamless diet nursing in the oncology department on alleviating gastrointestinal symptoms in cancer patients after chemotherapy and identify factors influencing its efficacy. Retrospective analysis was conducted on data from 114 cancer patients treated at Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital. Among them, 51 patients who received conventional nursing were assigned to the control group, while 63 patients who received whole-course seamless diet nursing were assigned to the observation group. The observation group showed a significantly higher total response rate in alleviating gastrointestinal symptoms compared to the control group. After nursing, the observation group exhibited improvements in physical function, psychological function, social function, and material life state, along with lower anxiety and depression levels. Logistic regression analysis revealed age, chemotherapy cycle, and nursing scheme as independent risk factors affecting efficacy. The study concluded that whole-course seamless diet nursing in the oncology department effectively alleviates gastrointestinal symptoms, enhances nursing outcomes, and improves patients' quality of life, suggesting its potential for clinical promotion and application.
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- Min Du
- Nursing Department, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of MedicineHangzhou 310012, Zhejiang, China
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- General Surgery Department, Alar Hospital of The First Division of Xinjiang Construction CorpsAlar 843300, Xinjiang, China
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- General Surgery Department, Alar Hospital of The First Division of Xinjiang Construction CorpsAlar 843300, Xinjiang, China
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Lippey J, Keogh L, Campbell I, Mann GB, Forrest LE. Impact of a risk based breast screening decision aid on understanding, acceptance and decision making. NPJ Breast Cancer 2023; 9:65. [PMID: 37553371 PMCID: PMC10409718 DOI: 10.1038/s41523-023-00569-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2022] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/10/2023] Open
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Internationally, population breast cancer screening is moving towards a risk-stratified approach and requires engagement and acceptance from current and future screening clients. A decision aid ( www.defineau.org ) was developed based on women's views, values, and knowledge regarding risk-stratified breast cancer screening. This study aims to evaluate the impact of the decision aid on women's knowledge, risk perception, acceptance of risk assessment and change of screening frequency, and decision-making. Here we report the results of a pre and post-survey in which women who are clients of BreastScreen Victoria were invited to complete an online questionnaire before and after viewing the decision aid. 3200 potential participants were invited, 242 responded with 127 participants completing both surveys. After reviewing the decision aid there was a significant change in knowledge, acceptance of risk-stratified breast cancer screening and of decreased frequency screening for lower risk. High levels of acceptance of risk stratification, genetic testing and broad support for tailored screening persisted pre and post review. The DEFINE decision aid has a positive impact on acceptance of lower frequency screening, a major barrier to the success of a risk-stratified program and may contribute to facilitating change to the population breast screening program in Australia.
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- Jocelyn Lippey
- Sir Peter MacCallum Department of Oncology, Melbourne, Australia
- University of Melbourne, Department of Surgery, Melbourne, Australia
- St. Vincent's Hospital, Department of Surgery, Fitzroy, Australia
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- University of Melbourne, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, Melbourne, Australia
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- Cancer Genetics Laboratory, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
- Breast Service, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- Parkville Familial Cancer Centre, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Australia.
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Bagautdinova D, Wang S, Brito JP, Bylund CL, Edwards C, Silver N, Danan D, Treise D, Maraka S, Hargraves I, Singh Ospina N. Thyroid Cancer Risk Communication in Patients with Thyroid Nodules. JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER EDUCATION 2023; 38:1234-1240. [PMID: 36602695 PMCID: PMC10319912 DOI: 10.1007/s13187-022-02253-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/11/2022] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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The objective of this study is to evaluate thyroid cancer risk clinician-patient communication among patients receiving usual counseling and counseling enhanced by a conversation aid. A secondary analysis of clinical visit recordings and post-visit surveys obtained during a trial assessing the impact of a conversation aid for patients with thyroid nodules was conducted. We assessed how thyroid cancer risk was communicated, different risk communication strategies between groups, and predictors of accurate cancer risk perception. Fifty-nine patients were analyzed. Most were women (90%) and middle-aged (median 57 years). A verbal description of thyroid cancer risk was present most frequently (83%) and was more frequent in the conversation aid than the usual care group (100% vs. 63%, p < 0.001). A numerical description using percentages was present in 41% of visits and was more frequent in the conversation aid group (59% vs. 19%, p = 0.012). Natural frequencies (7%) and positive/negative framing (10%) were utilized less commonly. Uncertainty about risks was not discussed. No predictors of accurate risk perception were identified. Clinicians most commonly present a verbal description of thyroid cancer risk. Less commonly, natural frequencies, negative/positive framing, or uncertainty is discussed. Clinicians caring for patients with thyroid nodules should be aware of different strategies for communicating thyroid cancer risk.
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- Diliara Bagautdinova
- College of Journalism and Communications, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Center & Department of Biostatistics, University of Florida Health Cancer Center, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Health Outcomes & Biomedical Informatics, Department of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, University of Florida, 1600 SW Archer Road, Room H2, Gainesville, FL, 32606, USA
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- Center for Immunotherapy & Precision Immuno-Oncology, Head & Neck Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Ear, Nose & Throat, Department of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- College of Journalism and Communications, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Knowledge and Evaluation Research Unit in Endocrinology (KER_Endo), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA
- Endocrine Section, Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, Little Rock, AR, USA
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- Knowledge and Evaluation Research Unit in Endocrinology (KER_Endo), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, University of Florida, 1600 SW Archer Road, Room H2, Gainesville, FL, 32606, USA.
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- Glyn Elwyn
- The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice, Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire, USA
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- Department of Anesthesia, Stanford School of Medicine, Stanford University, California, USA
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- Institute of General Practice, Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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Hoffman RM, Lang JA, Bailey GJ, Merchant JA, Seaman AS, Newbury EA, Sanchez R, Volk RJ, Lowenstein LM, Averill SL. Implementing a Telehealth Shared Counseling and Decision-Making Visit for Lung Cancer Screening in a Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Fed Pract 2023; 40:S83-S90. [PMID: 38021099 PMCID: PMC10681016 DOI: 10.12788/fp.0403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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Background Veterans suffer substantial morbidity and mortality from lung cancer. Lung cancer screening (LCS) with low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) can reduce mortality. Guidelines recommend counseling and shared decision-making (SDM) to address the benefits and harms of screening and the importance of tobacco cessation before patients undergo screening. Observations We implemented a centralized LCS program at the Iowa City Veterans Affairs Medical Center with a nurse program coordinator (NPC)-led telephone visit. Our multidisciplinary team ensured that veterans referred from primary care met eligibility criteria, that LDCT results were correctly coded by radiology, and that pulmonary promptly evaluated abnormal LDCT. The NPC mailed a decision aid to the veteran and scheduled a SDM telephone visit. We surveyed veterans after the visit using validated measures to assess knowledge, decisional conflict, and quality of decision making. We conducted 105 SDM visits, and 91 veterans agreed to LDCT. Overall, 84% of veterans reported no decisional conflict, and 59% reported high-quality decision making. While most veterans correctly answered questions about the harms of radiation, false-positive results, and overdiagnosis, few knew when to stop screening, and most overestimated the benefit of screening and the predictive value of an abnormal scan. Tobacco cessation interventions were offered to 72 currently smoking veterans. Conclusions We successfully implemented an LCS program that provides SDM and tobacco cessation support using a centralized telehealth model. While veterans were confident about screening decisions, knowledge testing indicated important deficits, and many did not engage meaningfully in SDM. Clinicians should frame the decision as patient centered at the time of referral, highlight the importance of SDM, and be able to provide adequate decision support.
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- Richard M. Hoffman
- Iowa City Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Iowa
- University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City
- Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Iowa, Iowa City
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- Veterans Rural Health Resource Center, Office of Rural Health, Veterans Health Administration, Iowa City, Iowa
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- Veterans Rural Health Resource Center, Office of Rural Health, Veterans Health Administration, Iowa City, Iowa
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- Veterans Rural Health Resource Center, Office of Rural Health, Veterans Health Administration, Iowa City, Iowa
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- Iowa City Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Iowa
- University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City
- Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Iowa, Iowa City
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- Veterans Rural Health Resource Center, Office of Rural Health, Veterans Health Administration, Iowa City, Iowa
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- Iowa City Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Iowa
- University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City
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- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston
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Flynn KE, McDonnell SM, Brazauskas R, Ahamed SI, McIntosh JJ, Pitt MB, Pizur-Barnekow K, Kim UO, Kruper A, Leuthner SR, Basir MA. Smartphone-Based Video Antenatal Preterm Birth Education: The Preemie Prep for Parents Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Pediatr 2023; 177:2807911. [PMID: 37523163 PMCID: PMC10481234 DOI: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2023.1586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Accepted: 03/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023]
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Importance Preterm birth is a leading cause of infant mortality and child morbidity. Preterm birth is not always unexpected, yet standard prenatal care does not offer anticipatory education to parents at risk of delivering preterm, which leaves parents unprepared to make health care choices during the pregnancy that can improve survival and decrease morbidity in case of preterm birth. Objective To evaluate the effect of the Preemie Prep for Parents (P3) program on maternal knowledge of preterm birth, preparation for decision-making, and anxiety. Design, Setting, and Participants Recruitment for this randomized clinical trial conducted at a US academic medical center took place from February 3, 2020, to April 12, 2021. A total of 120 pregnant persons with a risk factor for preterm birth were enrolled between 16 and 21 weeks' gestational age and followed up through pregnancy completion. Intervention Starting at 18 weeks' gestational age, P3 program participants received links delivered via text message to 51 gestational age-specific short animated videos. Control participants received links to patient education webpages from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Main Outcomes and Measures At 25 weeks' gestation, scores on the Parent Prematurity Knowledge Questionnaire (scored as percent correct), Preparation for Decision Making Scale (scored 0-100), and Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Anxiety computerized adaptive test. Analysis was based on an intention to treat. Results A total of 120 pregnant participants (mean [SD] age, 32.5 [4.9] years) were included in the study; 60 participants were randomized to each group. Participants in the P3 group scored higher than those in the control group on knowledge of long-term outcomes at 25 weeks (88.5% vs 73.2%; estimated difference, 15.3 percentage points; 95% CI, 8.3-22.5 percentage points; P < .001). Participants in the P3 group reported being significantly more prepared than did participants in the control group for neonatal resuscitation decision-making at 25 weeks (Preparation for Decision Making Scale score, 76.0 vs 52.3; difference, 23.7; 95% CI, 14.1-33.2). There was no difference between the P3 group and the control group in anxiety at 25 weeks (mean [SE] PROMIS Anxiety scores, 53.8 [1.1] vs 54.0 [1.1]; difference, -0.1; 95% CI, -3.2 to 2.9). Conclusions and Relevance In this randomized clinical trial, pregnant persons randomly assigned to the P3 program had more knowledge of core competencies and were more prepared to make decisions that affect maternal and infant health, without experiencing worse anxiety. Mobile antenatal preterm birth education may provide a unique benefit to parents with preterm birth risk factors. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04093492.
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- Division of Biostatistics, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
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- Department of Computer Science, Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital, Minneapolis
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- Department of Pediatrics, NorthShore University HealthSystem, Evanston, Illinois
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
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- Department of Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
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Hilton Z, Hoq M, Danchin M, Kaufman J. Reducing COVID-19 Vaccine Decisional Conflict in Parents of 5-11-Year-Old Children in Australia: A Single Arm Pre-Post Study. Vaccines (Basel) 2023; 11:1296. [PMID: 37631864 PMCID: PMC10458235 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines11081296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/23/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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COVID-19 vaccine uptake among 5-11-year-olds is significantly lower than that of the 12+ age group. Some parents may have decided against vaccinating their children for COVID-19; others may be undecided and may be seeking more information to support their decision. We aimed to assess the effect of a decision support tool on parents' level of decisional conflict, vaccine hesitancy, and intention to vaccinate. We conducted a single-arm, cross-sectional online pre-post intervention survey of parents from Victoria, Australia, who had not yet vaccinated their 5-11-year-old child for COVID-19. We measured change in decisional conflict, intention, and hesitancy towards COVID-19 vaccines for children before and after viewing a decision support tool. We used logistic regression to identify characteristics associated with reduced decisional conflict. Between May and September 2022, 108 parents took part in the study. The tool reduced decision conflict in 25% (27/107) of parents, with reduced decisional conflict more likely among parents initially undecided about vaccinating, compared to parents who did not intend to vaccinate their child (OR, 12.58 95% CI 3.21 to 9.30). For most parents, hesitancy (83%, 90/108) and intention (89%, 96/108) remained the same. The decision support tool was modestly effective at reducing decisional conflict, particularly among undecided parents.
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- Zephaniah Hilton
- Vaccine Uptake Group, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, Parkville 3052, Australia (M.D.); (J.K.)
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- Vaccine Uptake Group, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, Parkville 3052, Australia (M.D.); (J.K.)
- The National Child Health Poll, The Royal Children’s Hospital, Parkville 3052, Australia
- Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics Unit, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, Melbourne 3052, Australia
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- Vaccine Uptake Group, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, Parkville 3052, Australia (M.D.); (J.K.)
- Department of General Medicine, The Royal Children’s Hospital, Parkville 3052, Australia
- Department of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne, Parkville 3052, Australia
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- Vaccine Uptake Group, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, Parkville 3052, Australia (M.D.); (J.K.)
- Department of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne, Parkville 3052, Australia
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Katada C, Ohashi K, Okada K, Sawai H. Preconception education program for non-invasive prenatal testing focused on interest in genetics among female university students in Japan: a quasi-experimental study comparing pre-intervention, post-intervention, and three-month follow-up results. Arch Public Health 2023; 81:138. [PMID: 37501058 PMCID: PMC10373325 DOI: 10.1186/s13690-023-01157-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) is offered as a reproductive choice in many countries. However, pregnant women, particularly those who are primipara or lack knowledge of prenatal testing, experience difficulties understanding adequate information and making decisions on NIPT. This study developed a preconception education program about NIPT, focusing on interest in genetics, and aimed to clarify the effectiveness of the program to help women make decisions on future NIPT. METHODS This was a one-group, quasi-experimental, pre-post-test study. The study population was female undergraduate students in Japan who participated in the education program. This program included two games and was based on the Attention, Relevance, Confidence, and Satisfaction (ARCS) model, which is an instructional design that stimulates learning interest and motivation. The data of 73 pre-pregnant women who completed all three questionnaires-before, immediately after, and three months after the intervention-were analyzed to clarify the time effects. Moreover, all variables were analyzed using logistic regression analysis to investigate factors related to decisional conflict. RESULTS Interest in genetics, knowledge of genetics and prenatal testing, and indecisive attitudes toward NIPT significantly improved immediately after the intervention, and consequently, these changes and reduction of decisional conflict were maintained at three months. Moreover, low decisional conflict at follow-up was significantly associated with a high interest in genetics (adjusted odds ratio, 3.42). CONCLUSIONS These findings provide preliminary evidence that this preconception education program, which focused on facilitating interest in genetics, assists pre-pregnant women to reduce decisional conflict about future NIPT. TRIAL REGISTRATION The trial was registered at the UMIN-CTR registry (January 16, 2023), registration number UMIN000050047.
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- Chihiro Katada
- Department of Nursing, Hyogo Medical University, Hyogo, Japan.
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- Course of Obstetric Nursing, Kio University, Nara, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hyogo Medical University, Hyogo, Japan
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Toupin-April K, Gaboury I, Proulx L, Huber AM, Duffy CM, Morgan EM, Li LC, Stringer E, Connelly M, Weiss JE, Gibbon M, Sachs H, Sivakumar A, Sirois A, Sirotich E, Trehan N, Abrahams N, Cohen JS, Cavallo S, Hindi TE, Ragusa M, Légaré F, Brinkman WB, Fortin PR, Décary S, Lee R, Gmuca S, Paterson G, Tugwell P, Stinson JN. "I'd like more options!": Interviews to explore young people and family decision-making needs for pain management in juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Pediatr Rheumatol Online J 2023; 21:74. [PMID: 37491246 PMCID: PMC10369758 DOI: 10.1186/s12969-023-00849-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/27/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a common pediatric rheumatic condition and is associated with symptoms such as joint pain that can negatively impact health-related quality of life. To effectively manage pain in JIA, young people, their families, and health care providers (HCPs) should be supported to discuss pain management options and make a shared decision. However, pain is often under-recognized, and pain management discussions are not optimal. No studies have explored decision-making needs for pain management in JIA using a shared decision making (SDM) model. We sought to explore families' decision-making needs with respect to pain management among young people with JIA, parents/caregivers, and HCPs. METHODS We conducted semi-structured virtual or face-to-face individual interviews with young people with JIA 8-18 years of age, parents/caregivers and HCPs using a qualitative descriptive study design. We recruited participants online across Canada and the United States, from a hospital and from a quality improvement network. We used interview guides based on the Ottawa Decision Support Framework to assess decision-making needs. We audiotaped, transcribed verbatim and analyzed interviews using thematic analysis. RESULTS A total of 12 young people (n = 6 children and n = 6 adolescents), 13 parents/caregivers and 11 HCPs participated in interviews. Pediatric HCPs were comprised of rheumatologists (n = 4), physical therapists (n = 3), rheumatology nurses (n = 2) and occupational therapists (n = 2). The following themes were identified: (1) need to assess pain in an accurate manner; (2) need to address pain in pediatric rheumatology consultations; (3) need for information on pain management options, especially nonpharmacological approaches; (4) importance of effectiveness, safety and ease of use of treatments; (5) need to discuss young people/families' values and preferences for pain management options; and the (6) need for decision support. Themes were similar for young people, parents/caregivers and HCPs, although their respective importance varied. CONCLUSIONS Findings suggest a need for evidence-based information and communication about pain management options, which would be addressed by decision support interventions and HCP training in pain and SDM. Work is underway to develop such interventions and implement them into practice to improve pain management in JIA and in turn lead to better health outcomes.
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- Karine Toupin-April
- School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON Canada
- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON Canada
- Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, Ottawa, ON Canada
- Institut du Savoir Montfort, Ottawa, ON Canada
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- Department of Family and Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Université de Sherbrooke, Longueuil, Québec Canada
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- Canadian Arthritis Patient Alliance, Ottawa, ON Canada
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- Division of Rheumatology, IWK Health Centre, Halifax, NS Canada
- Department of Pediatrics, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS Canada
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- Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, Ottawa, ON Canada
- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Ottawa, ON Canada
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- Division of Rheumatology, Seattle Children’s Hospital, Seattle, Washington USA
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC Canada
- Arthritis Research Canada, Vancouver, BC Canada
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- Division of Rheumatology, IWK Health Centre, Halifax, NS Canada
- Department of Pediatrics, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Children’s Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO USA
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- Division of Rheumatology, Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, Hackensack, NJ USA
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- Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, Ottawa, ON Canada
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- Public Health Agency of Canada, Ottawa, ON Canada
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- Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, Ottawa, ON Canada
- Queen’s University, ON Ottawa, Canada
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- Canadian Arthritis Patient Alliance, New Haven, CT USA
- Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT USA
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- Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON Canada
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- Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, Ottawa, ON Canada
- Behavioural Neurosciences and Consultation Liaison Team, Mental Health, Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Ottawa, ON Canada
- School of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ottawa, ON Ottawa, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC Canada
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal, Montréal, QC Canada
- Research Centre of the Sainte-Justine University Hospital, Montreal, QC Canada
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- Statistics Canada, Government of Canada, Ottawa, ON Canada
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- The Ottawa Hospital, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON Canada
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- Department of Family and Emergency Medicine, Université Laval, Québec City, QC Canada
- VITAM, Centre de recherche en santé durable, Centre intégré universitaire de santé et services sociaux de la Capitale Nationale, Québec City, QC Canada
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- Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, OH Cincinnati, USA
- College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH United States
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- Université Laval, QC, Canada
- CHU de Québec, Québec City, QC Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC Canada
- Research Center of the Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC Canada
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- Centre for Epidemiology Versus Arthritis, Centre for Musculoskeletal Research, Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester, UK
- National Institute for Health Research Biomedical Research Centre, Manchester University Hospital NHS Trust, Manchester, UK
- Manchester Centre for Health Psychology, Division of Psychology and Mental Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Division of Rheumatology, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA USA
- Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA USA
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- Arthritis Rehabilitation and Education Program, Arthritis Society Canada, Ottawa, ON Canada
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- School of Epidemiology and Community Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON Canada
- Clinical Epidemiology Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, ON Canada
- WHO Collaborating Centre for Knowledge Translation and Health Technology Assessment in Health Equity, Bruyère Research Institute, Ottawa, ON Canada
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- Child Health Evaluative Sciences, Research Institute, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Canada
- Lawrence S. Bloomberg, Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Canada
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Seidenfeld J, Bellolio F, Vashi A, Van Houtven C, Hastings S. Shared Disposition Decision-Making in the Emergency Department for Persons Living with Dementia. JOURNAL OF GERIATRIC EMERGENCY MEDICINE 2023; 4. [PMID: 39246803 PMCID: PMC11378982 DOI: 10.17294/2694-4715.1057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/10/2024]
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- Justine Seidenfeld
- ADAPT HSR&D Center of Innovation and Department of Emergency Medicine, Durham VA Health Care System, Durham, NC; Department of Emergency Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Department of Medicine (Geriatrics), and Division of Health Care Policy and Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Center for Innovation to Implementation and Department of Emergency Medicine, Palo Alto VA Medical Center, Palo Alto, CA; Department of Emergency Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, CA
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- ADAPT HSR&D Center of Innovation, Durham VA Health Care System, Durham, NC; Department of Population Health Sciences, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC
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- ADAPT HSR&D Center of Innovation, Durham VA Health Care System, Durham, NC; Department of Medicine (Geriatrics) and Department of Population Health Sciences, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC
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Bravo P, Dois A, Villarroel L, González-Agüero M, Fernández-González L, Sánchez C, Martinez A, Turén V, Quezada C, Guasalaga ME, Härter M. Factors influencing the implementation of shared decision-making in breast cancer care: protocol for a mixed-methods study. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e074111. [PMID: 37474182 PMCID: PMC10360429 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-074111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/22/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Chile is committed to actively involving patients in their healthcare. However, little is known about how this is translated into clinical encounters. Breast cancer (BC) is the first cause of cancer-related death in Chilean women. National policy guarantees standard care, and treatment decisions should be made along this process that can have long-term consequences for women. So, BC is a particularly well-suited case study to understand the complexity of patient participation in decision-making. OBJECTIVE To identify the factors that affect the active involvement of patients in the BC treatment decision-making process, considering the perspectives and practices of health professionals and women facing the disease. METHOD AND ANALYSIS We will conduct a mixed-method study through a convergent parallel design in three stages: (1) A qualitative study: non-participant observation of the tumour board (TB) meetings; semi-structured interviews with key informants from TBs; documentary analyses; semi-structured interviews with women facing BC; and non-participant observations of clinical encounters; (2) a cross-sectional study with 445 women facing BC stages I-III from three hospitals in Santiago, Chile. We will measure the level of expected participation, experienced participation, decisional conflict, quality of life (QoL) and satisfaction with healthcare. Descriptive analysis will be performed, and multivariable binary logistic regression models will be adjusted to identify factors associated with high levels of QoL or satisfaction; (3) an integration study will bring together the data through a joint display technique. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The study has been conceived and will be conducted according to international and local agreements for ethical research. Ethical approval has been granted by two Ethics Committees in Chile.The results will be disseminated to scientific and lay audiences (publications in scientific journals and conferences, seminars and a website for plain language dissemination).
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- Paulina Bravo
- School of Nursing, Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
- Instituto Oncologico Fundacion Arturo Lopez Perez, Providencia, Santiago, Chile
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- School of Nursing, Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Public Health, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Center for Technology and Behavioral Health, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hempshire, USA
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- School of Nursing, Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- School of Nursing, Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Universitats Klinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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Gerritse MB, de Swart E, de Vries M, Kluivers KB. Identifying Womens' Needs in Making a Treatment Decision for Stress Urinary Incontinence: A Qualitative Study. WOMEN'S HEALTH REPORTS (NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y.) 2023; 4:358-366. [PMID: 37476608 PMCID: PMC10354721 DOI: 10.1089/whr.2023.0002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023]
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Background Choosing a treatment option for female stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is a preference-sensitive decision. Nowadays, shared decision making (SDM) is the preferred way of decision making. SDM considers the needs patients have regarding the decision-making process. The aim of this study was to identify decisional needs of women who are making a treatment decision for SUI. Materials and Methods Semistructured interviews were planned with women who had been seeking treatment for SUI. Patients were recruited in two teaching hospitals in the Netherlands. Interviewers used a topic list based on the Ottawa decision support framework. The interviews were transcribed and coded. Themes and subthemes of factors relating to the treatment decision-making process were identified and described. Results We interviewed a total of 16 women. Four major themes of SUI patients' needs were identified: information on disorder and treatment, SDM, personalized health care, and consideration for social context. Within these themes, specific needs varied between individuals. In addition to the provision of objective information, other important identified needs were subjective, such as acknowledgment of symptoms and feeling understood by a physician. It was important for patients that they had a sufficient amount of time to make their decision. Conclusions To ensure a good quality treatment decision in female SUI, several topics need to be addressed in an SDM process. The themes of decisional needs identified in this study can help improve the decision-making process.
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- Maria B.E. Gerritse
- Department of Gynecology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gelderse Vallei Hospital, Ede, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gynecology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Institute for Computing and Information Sciences, Radboud University, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gynecology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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Longcoy LTH, Mathew A, Jang MK, Mayahara M, Doorenbos AZ. Experiences of Using Patient Decision Aids for Decisions About Cancer Treatment: A Meta-Aggregation of Qualitative Studies. Cancer Nurs 2023:00002820-990000000-00156. [PMID: 37430415 PMCID: PMC10782815 DOI: 10.1097/ncc.0000000000001263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Inconsistent results have been found regarding the effects of patient decision aids (PtDAs) in supporting patients' decision-making for cancer treatment. OBJECTIVE This qualitative meta-aggregation presents the experiences of using PtDAs, as perceived by adult patients with cancer, and highlights the components they perceived as important. METHODS We used the 3-phase process for meta-aggregation suggested by Joanna Briggs Institute to identify published studies with qualitative evidence from CINAHL, Ovid-MEDLINE, APA PsycINFO, and EMBASE databases. The selected studies involved adults with various cancer diagnoses. The phenomenon of interest and the context for this review were people's experiences of using PtDAs for decisions about first-line cancer treatment. RESULTS A total of 16 studies were included. The authors achieved consensus on 5 synthesized findings about PtDAs: (1) improved understanding of treatment options and patient values and preferences; (2) served as platforms for expressing concerns, obtaining support, and having meaningful conversations with healthcare providers; (3) facilitated active personal and family engagement in decision-making; (4) enabled recall of information and evaluation of satisfaction with decisions; and (5) presented potential structural barriers. CONCLUSIONS This study used qualitative evidence to demonstrate the usefulness of PtDAs and identify aspects patients with cancer find particularly beneficial. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Nurses play a crucial role in supporting patients and family caregivers throughout the decision-making process for cancer treatment. Patient decision aids that balance complex treatment information with simple language and illustrations or graphs can enhance patients' comprehension. The integration of values clarification exercises into care can further improve patients' decisional outcomes.
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- Li-Ting Huang Longcoy
- Author Affiliations: College of Nursing, University of Illinois Chicago (Drs Longcoy and Doorenbos); Mo-Im Kim Nursing Research Institute, College of Nursing, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea (Dr Jang); College of Nursing, Christian Medical College Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India (Dr Mathew); College of Nursing, Rush University, Chicago, Illinois (Dr Mayahara)
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Ajitsaria P, Lott N, Baker A, Lacey J, Magnusson M, Douglas JL, Healey P, Tan-Gore E, Szwec SV, Barker D, Deeming S, Tavener M, Smith S, Gani J, Attia J. Protocol paper for SMART OPS: Shared decision-making Multidisciplinary Approach - a Randomised controlled Trial in the Older adult Population considering Surgery. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e070159. [PMID: 37407039 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-070159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/07/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION The Australian population presenting with surgical pathology is becoming older, frailer and more comorbid. Shared decision-making is rapidly becoming the gold standard of care for patients considering high-risk surgery to ensure that appropriate, value-based healthcare decisions are made. Positive benefits around patient perception of decision-making in the immediacy of the decision are described in the literature. However, short-term and long-term holistic patient-centred outcomes and cost implications for the health service require further examination to better understand the full impact of shared decision-making in this population. METHODS We propose a novel multidisciplinary shared decision-making model of care in the perioperative period for patients considering high-risk surgery in the fields of general, vascular and head and neck surgery. We assess it in a two arm prospective randomised controlled trial. Patients are randomised to either 'standard' perioperative care, or to a multidisciplinary (surgeon, anaesthetist and end-of-life care nurse practitioner or social worker) shared decision-making consultation. The primary outcome is decisional conflict prior to any surgical procedure occurring. Secondary outcomes include the patient's treatment choice, how decisional conflict changes longitudinally over the subsequent year, patient-centred outcomes including life impact and quality of life metrics, as well as morbidity and mortality. Additionally, we will report on healthcare resource use including subsequent admissions or representations to a healthcare facility up to 1 year. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION This study has been approved by the Hunter New England Human Research Ethics Committee (2019/ETH13349). Study findings will be presented at local and national conferences and within scientific research journals. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ACTRN12619001543178.
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- Pragya Ajitsaria
- Department of Anaesthesia, John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
- School of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
- Department of Surgery, John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Anaesthesia, John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
- School of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
- Hunter New England Local Health District, New Lambton, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Anaesthesia, John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Anaesthesia, John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
- School of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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- Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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- Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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- Health Research Economics, Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
- Hunter New England Local Health District, New Lambton, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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Hsu MY, Chen YS, Chen YC, Wu YL. Nurse-led coaching of shared decision-making for wound treatment of pressure injury: A pilot study of a randomized trial. Tzu Chi Med J 2023; 35:260-266. [PMID: 37545793 PMCID: PMC10399837 DOI: 10.4103/tcmj.tcmj_256_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Revised: 12/26/2022] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023] Open
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Objectives International guidelines for managing pressure injury (PI) and ulcers recommend that family members and caregivers should be involved in making decisions for appropriate wound care. However, the effect of shared decision-making (SDM) in the context of PI remains unknown. This study investigated the efficacy of nurse-led medical SDM for PI treatment. Materials and Methods We constructed a patient decision aid (PDA) for PI treatment on the basis of nursing evidence. Subsequently, we conducted a pilot randomized controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy of SDM compared with that of usual care (control group, [CG]) for PI treatment. Participants with stage 3, stage 4, or unstageable PI were included and randomized into two groups. In the SDM group (SDMG), 10 participants received the SDM intervention for PI before treatment. All participants were followed up for 4 weeks. Primary outcomes were measured using the nine-item SDM Questionnaire (SDM-Q-9) and Decisional Conflict Scale (DCS). Secondary outcomes included wound size and cost of wound management. Results The expert validity (medical professors and general population) of the PDA designed for PI was measured, and the content validity index was 0.96-0.97. A total of 20 participants were enrolled (10 received SDM and 10 received usual care). The mean age of the participants was 55.7 ± 8.8 years. No significant difference in baseline characteristics (sex, age, staging, or wound area) was observed between the two groups. The SDMG had higher SDM-Q-9 (P < 0.001) and DCS (P < 0.01) scores than did the CG. For the secondary outcomes, the SDMG had a decreased change of wound size and lower wound management costs than did the CG; nevertheless, the differences were not statistically significant. Conclusion We constructed a PDA for PI treatment, which can be applied in clinical care. The pilot test results revealed that the participants had a lower cost related wound treatment and decreasing wound size in SDMG than CG after the intervention of SDM-PI for 4 weeks. In the future, clinical studies should conduct large-scale randomized trials based on the results of this pilot study.
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- Mei-Yu Hsu
- Department of Nursing, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, Kuang Tien General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Post-Baccalaureate Program in Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Mills I, Scambler S, Neville P, Asimakopoulou K. Developing a person-centred approach in dentistry beyond NHS recall intervals: a commentary. Br Dent J 2023; 235:24-28. [PMID: 37443223 DOI: 10.1038/s41415-023-6009-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2022] [Revised: 02/12/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023]
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Person-centred care (PCC) is acknowledged as a fundamental dimension of quality within health care and provides significant benefits for patients and clinicians. Models of PCC have primarily been developed from the medical literature, with limited consideration of their application within dentistry. The Personalised Care Institute was established to deliver education and training on PCC and is working with the Office of the Chief Dental Officer for England to develop resources on shared decision-making (SDM) to promote tailored recall intervals.This paper seeks to promote the value of PCC and SDM in delivering high-quality care but cautions against the use of generic models or training in view of the potential differences which may exist within dentistry, particularly general dental practice. The authors highlight the need to develop materials and training which are appropriate, contextualised and relevant to dentistry. The capacity and desire to deliver PCC is strongly influenced by the healthcare system which is in operation. The current units of dental activity (UDA) system operating in England would appear to act as a barrier to the delivery of PCC. Unless significant and rapid changes are introduced to the NHS Contract, UDA targets will continue to take precedence over PCC, SDM and tailored recall intervals.
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- Ian Mills
- Peninsula Dental School, University of Plymouth, United Kingdom.
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, King´s College London, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, King´s College London, United Kingdom
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Dell L, Sbisa AM, Forbes A, O'Donnell M, Bryant R, Hodson S, Morton D, Battersby M, Tuerk PW, Wallace D, Forbes D. Effect of massed v. standard prolonged exposure therapy on PTSD in military personnel and veterans: a non-inferiority randomised controlled trial. Psychol Med 2023; 53:4192-4199. [PMID: 35440345 PMCID: PMC10317798 DOI: 10.1017/s0033291722000927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2022] [Revised: 03/21/2022] [Accepted: 03/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND A short, effective therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) could decrease barriers to implementation and uptake, reduce dropout, and ameliorate distressing symptoms in military personnel and veterans. This non-inferiority RCT evaluated the efficacy of 2-week massed prolonged exposure (MPE) therapy compared to standard 10-week prolonged exposure (SPE), the current gold standard treatment, in reducing PTSD severity in both active serving and veterans in a real-world health service system. METHODS This single-blinded multi-site non-inferiority RCT took place in 12 health clinics across Australia. The primary outcome was PTSD symptom severity measured by the Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 (CAPS-5) at 12 weeks. 138 military personnel and veterans with PTSD were randomised. 71 participants were allocated to SPE, with 63 allocated to MPE. RESULTS The intention-to-treat sample included 138 participants, data were analysed for 134 participants (88.1% male, M = 46 years). The difference between the mean MPE and SPE group PTSD scores from baseline to 12 weeks-post therapy was 0.94 [95% confidence interval (CI) -4.19 to +6.07]. The upper endpoint of the 95% CI was below +7, indicating MPE was non-inferior to SPE. Significant rates of loss of PTSD diagnosis were found for both groups (MPE 53.8%, SPE 54.1%). Dropout rates were 4.8% (MPE) and 16.9% (SPE). CONCLUSIONS MPE was non-inferior to SPE in significantly reducing symptoms of PTSD. Significant reductions in symptom severity, low dropout rates, and loss of diagnosis indicate MPE is a feasible, accessible, and effective treatment. Findings demonstrate novel methods to deliver gold-standard treatments for PTSD should be routinely considered.
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- Lisa Dell
- Phoenix Australia – Center for Posttraumatic Mental Health, Department of Psychiatry, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Phoenix Australia – Center for Posttraumatic Mental Health, Department of Psychiatry, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Phoenix Australia – Center for Posttraumatic Mental Health, Department of Psychiatry, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Psychology, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Veteran's Affairs, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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- Department of Defence, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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- College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, South Australia, Australia
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- Sheila C. Johnson Center for Clinical Services, Department of Human Services, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Australian Defence Force Center for Mental Health, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Phoenix Australia – Center for Posttraumatic Mental Health, Department of Psychiatry, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Singh A, Schooley B, Floyd SB, Pill SG, Brooks JM. Patient preferences as human factors for health data recommender systems and shared decision making in orthopaedic practice. Front Digit Health 2023; 5:1137066. [PMID: 37408539 PMCID: PMC10318339 DOI: 10.3389/fdgth.2023.1137066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/07/2023] Open
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Background A core set of requirements for designing AI-based Health Recommender Systems (HRS) is a thorough understanding of human factors in a decision-making process. Patient preferences regarding treatment outcomes can be one important human factor. For orthopaedic medicine, limited communication may occur between a patient and a provider during the short duration of a clinical visit, limiting the opportunity for the patient to express treatment outcome preferences (TOP). This may occur despite patient preferences having a significant impact on achieving patient satisfaction, shared decision making and treatment success. Inclusion of patient preferences during patient intake and/or during the early phases of patient contact and information gathering can lead to better treatment recommendations. Aim We aim to explore patient treatment outcome preferences as significant human factors in treatment decision making in orthopedics. The goal of this research is to design, build, and test an app that collects baseline TOPs across orthopaedic outcomes and reports this information to providers during a clinical visit. This data may also be used to inform the design of HRSs for orthopaedic treatment decision making. Methods We created a mobile app to collect TOPs using a direct weighting (DW) technique. We used a mixed methods approach to pilot test the app with 23 first-time orthopaedic visit patients presenting with joint pain and/or function deficiency by presenting the app for utilization and conducting qualitative interviews and quantitative surveys post utilization. Results The study validated five core TOP domains, with most users dividing their 100-point DW allocation across 1-3 domains. The tool received moderate to high usability scores. Thematic analysis of patient interviews provides insights into TOPs that are important to patients, how they can be communicated effectively, and incorporated into a clinical visit with meaningful patient-provider communication that leads to shared decision making. Conclusion Patient TOPs may be important human factors to consider in determining treatment options that may be helpful for automating patient treatment recommendations. We conclude that inclusion of patient TOPs to inform the design of HRSs results in creating more robust patient treatment profiles in the EHR thus enhancing opportunities for treatment recommendations and future AI applications.
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- Akanksha Singh
- Department of Integrated Information Technology, College of Engineering and Computing, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, United States
- Center for Effectiveness Research in Orthopaedics, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, United States
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- Center for Effectiveness Research in Orthopaedics, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, United States
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, United States
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- Center for Effectiveness Research in Orthopaedics, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, United States
- Department of Public Health Sciences, College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, United States
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- Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder Orthopedic Surgery, PRISMA Health, Greenville, SC, United States
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- Center for Effectiveness Research in Orthopaedics, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, United States
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Siette J, Dodds L, Sharifi F, Nguyen A, Baysari M, Seaman K, Raban M, Wabe N, Westbrook J. Usability and Acceptability of Clinical Dashboards in Aged Care: Systematic Review. JMIR Aging 2023; 6:e42274. [PMID: 37335599 DOI: 10.2196/42274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2022] [Revised: 03/12/2023] [Accepted: 05/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The use of clinical dashboards in aged care systems to support performance review and improve outcomes for older adults receiving care is increasing. OBJECTIVE Our aim was to explore evidence from studies of the acceptability and usability of clinical dashboards including their visual features and functionalities in aged care settings. METHODS A systematic review was conducted using 5 databases (MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO, Cochrane Library, and CINAHL) from inception to April 2022. Studies were included in the review if they were conducted in aged care environments (home-based community care, retirement villages, and long-term care) and reported a usability or acceptability evaluation of a clinical dashboard for use in aged care environments, including specific dashboard visual features (eg, a qualitative summary of individual user experience or metrics from a usability scale). Two researchers independently reviewed the articles and extracted the data. Data synthesis was performed via narrative review, and the risk of bias was measured using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool. RESULTS In total, 14 articles reporting on 12 dashboards were included. The quality of the articles varied. There was considerable heterogeneity in implementation setting (home care 8/14, 57%), dashboard user groups (health professionals 9/14, 64%), and sample size (range 3-292). Dashboard features included a visual representation of information (eg, medical condition prevalence), analytic capability (eg, predictive), and others (eg, stakeholder communication). Dashboard usability was mixed (4 dashboards rated as high), and dashboard acceptability was high for 9 dashboards. Most users considered dashboards to be informative, relevant, and functional, highlighting the use and intention of using this resource in the future. Dashboards that had the presence of one or more of these features (bar charts, radio buttons, checkboxes or other symbols, interactive displays, and reporting capabilities) were found to be highly acceptable. CONCLUSIONS A comprehensive summary of clinical dashboards used in aged care is provided to inform future dashboard development, testing, and implementation. Further research is required to optimize visualization features, usability, and acceptability of dashboards in aged care.
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- Joyce Siette
- The MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour and Development, Western Sydney University, Westmead, Australia
- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Macquarie Park, Australia
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- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Macquarie Park, Australia
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- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Macquarie Park, Australia
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- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Macquarie Park, Australia
- St Vincent's Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- Biomedical Informatics and Digital Health, School of Medical Sciences, Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Macquarie Park, Australia
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- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Macquarie Park, Australia
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- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Macquarie Park, Australia
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- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Macquarie Park, Australia
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Gan JFL, McKay MJ, Jones CMP, Harris IA, McCaffery K, Thompson R, Hoffmann TC, Adie S, Maher CG, Zadro JR. Developing a patient decision aid for Achilles tendon rupture management: a mixed-methods study. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e072553. [PMID: 37316308 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-072553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To develop and user-test a patient decision aid portraying the benefits and harms of non-surgical management and surgery for Achilles tendon ruptures. DESIGN Mixed methods. SETTING A draft decision aid was developed using guidance from a multidisciplinary steering group and existing patient decision aids. Participants were recruited through social media. PARTICIPANTS People who have previously sustained an Achilles tendon rupture and health professionals who manage these patients. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOMES Semi-structured interviews and questionnaires were used to gather feedback on the decision aid from health professionals and patients who had previously suffered an Achilles tendon rupture. The feedback was used to redraft the decision aid and assess acceptability. An iterative cycle of interviews, redrafting according to feedback and further interviews was used. Interviews were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. Questionnaire data were analysed descriptively. RESULTS We interviewed 18 health professionals (13 physiotherapists, 3 orthopaedic surgeons, 1 chiropractor, 1 sports medicine physician) and 15 patients who had suffered an Achilles tendon rupture (median time since rupture was 12 months). Most health professionals and patients rated the aid's acceptability as good-excellent. Interviews showcased agreement among health professionals and patients on most aspects of the decision aid: introduction, treatment options, comparing benefits and harms, questions to ask health professionals and formatting. However, health professionals had differing views on details about Achilles tendon retraction distance, factors that modify the risk of harms, treatment protocols and evidence on benefits and harms. CONCLUSION Our patient decision aid is an acceptable tool to both patients and health professionals, and our study highlights the views of key stakeholders on important information to consider when developing a patient decision aid for Achilles tendon rupture management. A randomised controlled trial evaluating the impact of this tool on the decision-making of people considering Achilles tendon surgery is warranted.
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- Jan F L Gan
- Discipline of Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia
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- Discipline of Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia
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- Sydney Musculoskeletal Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Sydney Musculoskeletal Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, South Western Sydney Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Sydney Health Literacy Lab, School of Public Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Discipline of Behavioural and Social Sciences in Health, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Institute for Evidence-Based Healthcare, Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- South West Sydney Clinical School, University of New South Wales Medicine and Health, Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia
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- Sydney Musculoskeletal Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Sydney Musculoskeletal Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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van der Kruk SR, Gunn KM, MacDougall H, Milne D, Smith K, Zielinski R. Feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of virtual reality as a patient education tool for people with cancer undergoing immunotherapy: a protocol for a randomised controlled pilot study in a regional setting. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e071080. [PMID: 37311632 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-071080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Patient education is a critical component of healthcare delivery. However, medical information and knowledge are complex and can be difficult for patients and families to comprehend when delivered verbally. The use of virtual reality (VR) to convey medical information to patients may bridge this communication gap and lead to more effective patient education. It may be of increased value to those with low health literacy and levels of patient activation, in rural and regional settings. The objective of this randomised, single-centre pilot study is to examine the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of VR as an education tool for people with cancer. The results will provide data to inform the feasibility of a future randomised controlled trial, including sample size calculations. METHODS AND ANALYSIS Patients with cancer undergoing immunotherapy will be recruited. A total of 36 patients will be recruited and randomised to one of three trial arms. Participants will be randomised 1:1:1 to receive VR, a two-dimensional video or standard care (ie, verbal communication and information leaflets). Feasibility will be assessed by recruitment rate, practicality, acceptability, usability and related adverse events. The potential impact of VR on patient-reported outcomes (ie, perceived information provision quality, knowledge about immunotherapy and patient activation) will be assessed and stratified by information coping style (ie, monitors vs blunters) whenever statistical analyses are significant. The patient-reported outcomes will be measured at baseline, post-intervention and 2 weeks post-intervention. In addition, semistructured interviews will be conducted with health professionals and participants randomised to the VR trial arm, to further explore acceptability and feasibility. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethics approval was obtained from the Greater Western Human Research Ethics Committee, New South Wales Local Health District (2022/ETH01760). Informed consent will be obtained from all participants. Findings will be disseminated via relevant conference presentations and publications in peer-reviewed journals. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ACTRN12622001473752.
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- Shannen R van der Kruk
- Department of Rural Health, Allied Health and Human Performance, University of South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Department of Rural Health, Allied Health and Human Performance, University of South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- RPA Institute of Academic Surgery, Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Melanoma and Skin Service, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Rural Health, The University of Sydney, Orange, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Medicine, Western Sydney University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Central West Cancer Care Centre, Orange Base Hospital, Orange, New South Wales, Australia
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Boel S, Vinther A, Hansen AØ, Juhl CB, Landgren M, Jacobsen NS, Paulsen CP, Jørgensen CT, Kristensen HK. Factors influencing functioning after volar locking plate fixation of distal radius fractures: a scoping review of 148 studies. Acta Orthop 2023; 94:280-286. [PMID: 37293983 PMCID: PMC10253938 DOI: 10.2340/17453674.2023.13431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2023] [Accepted: 04/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE A better understanding of factors that influence functioning may improve the identification of patients with distal radius fractures (DRFs) who need hand therapy. The purpose of this scoping review was to provide a comprehensive overview of factors that have been evaluated for their influence on hand functioning following volar plate fixation of DRFs. MATERIAL AND METHODS 6 databases were searched from 2005 to 2021 for publications regarding surgical treatment for a DRF with a volar locking plate. Included studies evaluated demographic, perioperative, and postoperative factors within the 6 weeks post-surgery for their influence on functioning at least 3 months post-surgery. Functioning was assessed with patient-reported outcome measures. The factors were categorized into themes and mapped to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). RESULTS 148 studies were included. 708 factors were categorized into 39 themes (e.g. pain) and mapped to the ICF components. The themes were primarily mapped to "body functions and structures" (n = 26) and rarely to "activities and participation" (n = 5). Fracture type (n = 40), age (n = 38), and sex (n = 22) were the most frequently evaluated factors. CONCLUSION This scoping review identified an extensive number of factors evaluated within 6 weeks after surgery for their influence on functioning at least 3 months after volar plate fixation of a DRF and the existing research has primarily evaluated factors related to "body functions and structures," with limited focus on factors related to "activities and participation."
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Copenhagen University Hospital, Herlev and Gentofte; Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense; Centre for Innovative Medical Technology, Odense University Hospital, Odense.
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Copenhagen University Hospital, Herlev and Gentofte; Hospital Secretariat and Communications, Research, Herlev and Gentofte, Copenhagen University Hospital
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- Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense; Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Odense University Hospital, Odense
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Copenhagen University Hospital, Herlev and Gentofte; Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Odense
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery Unit, Herlev and Gentofte, Copenhagen University Hospital; Department of Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM), Danish Health Authority, Copenhagen
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Odense University Hospital, Odense
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen
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- Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense; Centre for Innovative Medical Technology, Odense University Hospital, Odense; Health Sciences Research Centre, UCL University College, Odense, Denmark
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Stringer E, Lum JJ, Livergant J, Kushniruk AW. Decision Aids for Patients With Head and Neck Cancer: Qualitative Elicitation of Design Recommendations From Patient End Users. JMIR Hum Factors 2023; 10:e43551. [PMID: 37276012 DOI: 10.2196/43551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2022] [Revised: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) carry a clinically significant symptom burden, have alterations in function (eg, impaired ability to chew, swallow, and talk), and decrease in quality of life. Furthermore, treatment impacts social activities and interactions as patients report reduced sexuality and shoulder the highest rates of depression across cancer types. Patients suffer undue anxiety because they find the treatment incomprehensible, which is partially a function of limited, understandable information. Patients' perceptions of having obtained adequate information prior to and during treatment are predictive of positive outcomes. Providing patient-centered decision support and utilizing visual images may increase understanding of treatment options and associated risks to improve satisfaction with their decision and consultation, while reducing decisional conflict. OBJECTIVE This study aims to gather requirements from survivors of HNC on the utility of key visual components to be used in the design of an electronic decision aid (eDA) to assist with decision-making on treatment options. METHODS Informed by a scoping review on eDAs for patients with HNC, screens and visualizations for an eDA were created and then presented to 12 survivors of HNC for feedback on their utility, features, and further requirements. The semistructured interviews were video-recorded and thematically analyzed to inform co-design recommendations. RESULTS A total of 9 themes were organized into 2 categories. The first category, eDAs and decision support, included 3 themes: familiarity with DAs, support of concept, and versatility of the prototype. The second category, evaluation of mock-up, contained 6 themes: reaction to the screens and visualizations, favorite features, complexity, preference for customizability, presentation device, and suggestions for improvement. CONCLUSIONS All participants felt an eDA, used in the presence of their oncologist, would support a more thorough and transparent explanation of treatment or augment the quality of education received. Participants liked the simple design of the mock-ups they were shown but, ultimately, desired customizability to adapt the eDA to their individual information needs. This research highlights the value of user-centered design, rooted in acceptability and utility, in medical health informatics, recognizing cancer survivors as the ultimate knowledge holders. This research highlights the value of incorporating visuals into technology-based innovations to engage all patients in treatment decisions.
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- Eleah Stringer
- School of Health Information Science, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada
- Nursing and Allied Health Research and Knowledge Translation, BC Cancer, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Trevor and Joyce Deeley Research Centre, BC Cancer - Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada
- Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada
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- School of Health Information Science, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada
- Radiation Oncology, BC Cancer - Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada
- Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- School of Health Information Science, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada
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Sandhu S, Hickey M, Braat S, Hammarberg K, Lew R, Fisher J, Ledger W, Peate M. Information and decision support needs: A survey of women interested in receiving planned oocyte cryopreservation information. J Assist Reprod Genet 2023; 40:1265-1280. [PMID: 37058261 PMCID: PMC10101825 DOI: 10.1007/s10815-023-02796-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 04/15/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Identifying the information and decision support needs of women interested in receiving planned oocyte cryopreservation (POC) information. METHODS An online survey of Australian women, aged 18-45, interested in receiving POC information, proficient in English, with internet access. The survey covered POC information sources, information delivery preferences, POC and age-related infertility knowledge (study-specific scale), Decisional Conflict Scale (DCS), and time spent considering POC. Target sample size (n=120) was determined using a precision-based method. RESULTS Of 332 participants, 249 (75%) had considered POC, whilst 83 (25%) had not. Over half (54%) had searched for POC information. Fertility clinic websites were predominately used (70%). Most (73%) believed women should receive POC information between ages 19-30 years. Preferred information providers were fertility specialists (85%) and primary care physicians (81%). Other methods rated most useful to deliver POC information were online. Mean knowledge score was 8.9/14 (SD:2.3). For participants who had considered POC, mean DCS score was 57.1/100 (SD:27.2) and 78% had high decisional conflict (score >37.5). In regression, lower DCS scores were associated with every 1-point increase in knowledge score (-2.4; 95% CI [-3.9, -0.8]), consulting an IVF specialist (-17.5; [-28.0, -7.1]), and making a POC decision (-18.4; [-27.5, -9.3]). Median time to decision was 24-months (IQR: 12.0-36.0) (n=53). CONCLUSION Women interested in receiving POC information had knowledge gaps, and wanted to be informed about the option by age 30 years from healthcare professionals and online resources. Most women who considered using POC had high decisional conflict indicating a need for decision support.
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- Sherine Sandhu
- Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, University of Melbourne, Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia.
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, University of Melbourne, Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
- MISCH (Methods and Implementation Support for Clinical and Health) Research Hub, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
- Victorian Assisted Reproductive Treatment Authority, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, University of Melbourne, Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
- Reproductive Services Unit, Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- Global and Women's Health Unit, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Women's and Children's Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Royal Hospital for Women, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, University of Melbourne, Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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Beckers E, Boonen A, van Tubergen A. Development of a web-based decision aid for initiating biological or targeted synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (b/tsDMARDs) in axial spondyloarthritis. RMD Open 2023; 9:rmdopen-2023-003103. [PMID: 37263741 DOI: 10.1136/rmdopen-2023-003103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/03/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES To develop a web-based evidence-based decision aid to support shared decision-making in patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) who face a treatment decision to initiate or switch a biological or targeted synthetic disease modifying antirheumatic drug (b/tsDMARDs). METHODS Through an iterative process, we systematically developed a decision aid based on evidence from the literature, explorative needs assessment interviews among patients and care providers, and input from experts of the SpA working group of the Dutch Society for Rheumatology and professionals on patient information employed at the Dutch Arthritis Society. The usability, ease of use and feasibility of the pilot version were tested among stakeholders and feedback was used to adapt the decision aid. Finally, a multifaceted strategy was used to introduce the decision aid in clinical practice. RESULTS The decision aid consists of (1) consultation support instructions in the context of disease control and treatment needs, (2) an overview of available treatment options for axSpA, (3) detailed information on b/tsDMARDs and an interactive option grid that facilitates comparison of characteristics and (4) a final check supporting patients to deliberate on the decision to initiate or switch a b/tsDMARD. Rheumatologists introduced the decision aid in several Dutch rheumatology settings and the Dutch Arthritis Society posted it on their website, social media and in their monthly newsletter. CONCLUSION We developed an evidence-based decision aid to support axSpA patients who face a treatment decision to initiate or switch a b/tsDMARD and introduced this in clinical practice.
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- Esther Beckers
- Department op Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department op Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department op Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Keij SM, Lie HC, Laidsaar-Powell R, Kunneman M, de Boer JE, Moaddine S, Stiggelbout AM, Pieterse AH. Patient-related characteristics considered to affect patient involvement in shared decision making about treatment: A scoping review of the qualitative literature. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2023; 111:107677. [PMID: 36857803 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2023.107677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Revised: 02/13/2023] [Accepted: 02/16/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To identify patient-related characteristics considered to affect patient involvement in shared decision making (SDM) about treatment. METHODS We conducted a scoping review of qualitative studies. We searched for literature across seven databases until March 2022, and included qualitative studies that focused on associations between patient-related characteristics and SDM about treatment in adults. We analyzed studies using an inductive thematic approach. RESULTS The search yielded 5948 articles, of which 70 were included. We identified many different patient-related characteristics, which we grouped into four categories related to: (1) the individual who is facing the decision, (2) the decision, (3) the relationship between the patient and the clinician and others involved in the decision, and (4) the healthcare context. CONCLUSIONS Studies report a variety of patient-related characteristics that may affect patient involvement in SDM. Amongst others, patients may need to feel informed, to understand their role in SDM, and be able to communicate. Involvement may be challenging with characteristics such as perceived time pressure, poor patient-clinician relationships, emotional distress, and severe illness. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS In order to truly involve patients in SDM, we might need to focus on characteristics such as patient emotions and relationship building, besides information provision and values clarification.
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- Sascha M Keij
- Medical Decision Making, Department of Biomedical Data Sciences, Leiden University Medical Center, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Behavioural Medicine, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Norway
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- Centre for Medical Psychology and Evidence-Based Decision-Making (CeMPED), School of Psychology, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Medical Decision Making, Department of Biomedical Data Sciences, Leiden University Medical Center, the Netherlands; Knowledge and Evaluation Research Unit, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Medical Decision Making, Department of Biomedical Data Sciences, Leiden University Medical Center, the Netherlands
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- Medical Decision Making, Department of Biomedical Data Sciences, Leiden University Medical Center, the Netherlands
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- Medical Decision Making, Department of Biomedical Data Sciences, Leiden University Medical Center, the Netherlands; Erasmus School of Health Policy and Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Medical Decision Making, Department of Biomedical Data Sciences, Leiden University Medical Center, the Netherlands
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Sullivan DR, Wisnivesky JP, Nugent SM, Stone K, Farris MK, Kern JA, Swanson S, Smith CB, Rosenzweig K, Slatore CG. Decision Regret among Patients with Early-stage Lung Cancer Undergoing Radiation Therapy or Surgical Resection. Clin Oncol (R Coll Radiol) 2023; 35:e352-e361. [PMID: 37031075 PMCID: PMC10241560 DOI: 10.1016/j.clon.2023.03.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2022] [Revised: 12/30/2022] [Accepted: 03/24/2023] [Indexed: 03/31/2023]
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AIMS Clinical equipoise exists regarding early-stage lung cancer treatment among patients as trials comparing stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) and surgical resection are unavailable. Given the potential differences in treatment effectiveness and side-effects, we sought to determine the associations between treatment type, decision regret and depression. MATERIALS AND METHODS A multicentre, prospective study of patients with stage IA-IIA non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with planned treatment with SBRT or surgical resection was conducted. Decision regret and depression were measured using the Decision Regret Scale (DRS) and Patient Health Questionnaire-4 (PHQ-4) at 3, 6 and 12 months post-treatment, respectively. Mixed linear regression modelling examined associations between treatment and decision regret adjusting for patient sociodemographics. RESULTS Among 211 study participants with early-stage lung cancer, 128 (61%) patients received SBRT and 83 (39%) received surgical resection. The mean age was 73 years (standard deviation = 8); 57% were female; 79% were White non-Hispanic. In the entire cohort at 3 months post-treatment, 72 (34%) and 57 (27%) patients had mild and severe decision regret, respectively. Among patients who received SBRT or surgery, 71% and 46% of patients experienced at least mild decision regret at 3 months, respectively. DRS scores increased at 6 months and decreased slightly at 12 months of follow-up in both groups. Higher DRS scores were associated with SBRT treatment (adjusted mean difference = 4.18, 95% confidence interval 0.82 to 7.54) and depression (adjusted mean difference = 3.49, 95% confidence interval 0.52 to 6.47). Neither patient satisfaction with their provider nor decision-making role concordance was associated with DRS scores. CONCLUSIONS Most early-stage lung cancer patients experienced at least mild decision regret, which was associated with SBRT treatment and depression symptoms. Findings suggest patients with early-stage lung cancer may not be receiving optimal treatment decision-making support. Therefore, opportunities for improved patient-clinician communication probably exist.
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- D R Sullivan
- Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine (PCCM), OHSU, Portland, OR, USA; Center to Improve Veteran Involvement in Care (CIVIC), VA-Portland Health Care System (VAPORHCS), Portland, OR, USA; Knight Cancer Institute, OHSU, Portland, OR, USA.
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, NY, USA; Division of PCCM Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, NY, USA
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- Center to Improve Veteran Involvement in Care (CIVIC), VA-Portland Health Care System (VAPORHCS), Portland, OR, USA; Knight Cancer Institute, OHSU, Portland, OR, USA
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, NY, USA; Division of PCCM Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, NY, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Wake Forest Baptist Atrium Health, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- Division of Oncology, National Jewish Health, Denver, CO, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA; Division of Surgical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, NY, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, NY, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine (PCCM), OHSU, Portland, OR, USA; Center to Improve Veteran Involvement in Care (CIVIC), VA-Portland Health Care System (VAPORHCS), Portland, OR, USA; Knight Cancer Institute, OHSU, Portland, OR, USA; Section of PCCM, VAPORHCS, Portland, OR, USA
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Shaw NM, Nik-Ahd F, Jones C, Breyer BN, Walter LC, Sudore R, Cooperberg MR, Baussan C, Quanstrom K, Allen IE, Hampson LA. Patient decision-making for surgical treatment of post-prostatectomy stress urinary incontinence: a mixed-methods exploratory pilot study. Transl Androl Urol 2023; 12:849-858. [PMID: 37305624 PMCID: PMC10251091 DOI: 10.21037/tau-22-618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023] Open
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Background Male stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is a known complication following surgical intervention on the prostate, particularly following surgery for prostate cancer. Effective surgical treatments for SUI include artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) and male urethral sling. Prior data suggest that men may forego available treatment despite bothersome symptoms. The objective was to explore how men who underwent surgical correction for post-prostatectomy SUI navigated SUI treatment decisions. Methods Mixed method study was employed. Semi-structured interviews, participant surveys and objective clinical assessment of SUI were performed among a group of men living with incontinence after prostate cancer surgery who underwent surgery for SUI at the University of California in 2017. Results Eleven men were interviewed after consultation for SUI and all had complete quantitative clinical data. Surgery for SUI included AUS (n=8) and sling (n=3). There was a decrease in pads per day from 3.2 to 0.9 and no major complications. Most patients found that the impact on activities and their treating urologist were of great importance. Sexual and relationships played a variable role with some participants ranking these as "great deal of influence" and others "little or no influence". Participants who underwent AUS were more likely to cite a higher importance on "being very dry" in choosing that surgery while sling patients had more variable ranking of important factors. Participants found a variety of inputs helpful in hearing information about SUI treatment options. Conclusions Among a group of 11 men who underwent surgical correction for post-prostatectomy SUI, there were identifiable themes on how men make decisions, evaluate quality of life (QoL) changes and approach treatment options. Men value more than being dry with measures of individual success that can include sexual and relationship health. Furthermore the role of the Urologist remains crucial as patients relied heavily on input and discussion with their Urologist to assist in treatment decisions. These findings can be used to inform future studies of the experience of men with SUI.
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- Nathan M. Shaw
- Department of Urology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
- Department of Urology, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Urology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Urology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Urology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
- Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, School of Medicine, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
- Department of Medicine, San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
- Department of Medicine, San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Urology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
- Department of Surgery, San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Urology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Urology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, School of Medicine, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Urology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
- Department of Surgery, San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center, San Francisco, CA, USA
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MacLeod H, Veillette N, Klein J, Delli-Colli N, Egan M, Giroux D, Kergoat MJ, Gingrich S, Provencher V. Shifting the narrative from living at risk to living with risk: validating and pilot-testing a clinical decision support tool: a mixed methods study. BMC Geriatr 2023; 23:338. [PMID: 37259070 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-023-04068-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND When there are safety concerns, healthcare professionals (HCPs) may disregard older adults' wishes to return or remain at home. A paradigm shift is needed for HCPs to move from labelling older adults as living at risk to helping them live with risk. The Living with Risk: Decision Support Tool (LwR:DST) was developed to support older adults and HCPs with difficult decision-making regarding living with risk. The study objectives were to: (1) validate, and (2) pilot-test the LwR:DST in hospital and community settings. METHODS The study was conducted across Canada during the pandemic. The LwR:DST's content was validated with quantitative and qualitative data by: (1) 71 HCPs from hospital and community settings using the Delphi method, and (2) 17 older adults and caregivers using focus groups. HCPs provided feedback on the LwR:DST's content, format and instruction manual while older adults provided feedback on the LwR:DST's communication step. The revised LwR:DST was pilot-tested by 14 HCPs in one hospital and one community setting, and 17 older adults and caregivers described their experience of HCPs using this approach with them. Descriptive and thematic analysis were performed. RESULTS The LwR:DST underwent two iterations incorporating qualitative and quantitative data provided by HCPs, older adults and caregivers. The quantitative Delphi method data validated the content and the process of the LwR:DST, while the qualitative data provided practical improvements. The pilot-testing results suggest that using the LwR:DST broadens HCPs' clinical thinking, structures their decision-making, improves their communication and increases their competence and comfort with risk assessment and management. Our findings also suggest that the LwR:DST improves older adults' healthcare experience by feeling heard, understood and involved. CONCLUSIONS This revised LwR:DST should help HCPs systematically identify frail older adults' risks when they remain at or return home and find acceptable ways to mitigate these risks. The LwR:DST induces a paradigm shift by acknowledging that risks are inherent in everyday living and that risk-taking has positive and negative consequences. The challenges involved in integrating the LwR:DST into practice, i.e., when, how and with whom to use it, will be addressed in future research.
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- Heather MacLeod
- Regional Geriatric Program of Eastern Ontario, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Institut Universitaire de Gériatrie de Montréal (IUGM) Research Center, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- School of Social Work, Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
- Research Centre on Aging, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Université Laval, Québec City, QC, Canada
- Centre of Excellence on Aging, Québec, QC, Canada
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- Institut Universitaire de Gériatrie de Montréal (IUGM) Research Center, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- North East Specialized Geriatric Centre, Sudbury, ON, Canada
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- Research Centre on Aging, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada.
- School of Rehabilitation - Pavillon Gérald-Lasalle, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Université de Sherbrooke, 3001 12e Avenue Nord, Sherbrooke, QC, J1H 5N4, Canada.
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Deis N, Unsöld L, Siegle A, Krisam J, Thomas M, Villalobos M. HELP - Heidelberg decision aid for lung cancer patients: a randomized controlled clinical trial. Trials 2023; 24:356. [PMID: 37231417 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-023-07365-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Shared decision-making (SDM), which increases the patient's well-being, adherence, and success of treatment, is becoming increasingly important in medicine and especially in oncology. To empower patients to participate more actively in consultations with their physicians decision aids have been developed. In non-curative settings, such as the treatment of advanced lung cancer, decisions differ substantially from the curative setting, as uncertain gains in terms of survival outcomes and quality of life have to be weighed against the severe side effects of treatment regimens. There is still a lack of tools developed and implemented for such specific settings in cancer therapy that support shared decision-making. The aim of our study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the HELP decision aid. METHODS The HELP-study is designed as a randomized, controlled, open monocenter trial with two parallel groups. The intervention consists of the use of the HELP decision aid brochure, accompanied by a decision coaching session. The primary endpoint is clarity of personal attitude as operationalized by the Decisional Conflict Scale (DCS) after the decision coaching. Randomization will be performed as stratified block randomization according to the characteristic of preferred decision-making at baseline with a 1:1 allocation. The participants in the control group get usual care, i.e., the doctor-patient conversation takes place without preliminary coaching and deliberation about their preferences and goals. DISCUSSION Developing decision aids (DA) for (lung) cancer patients with limited prognosis should empower patients to address these aspects and include information about "Best Supportive Care" as a treatment option. Using and implementing the decision aid HELP can not only give patients the possibility to include their personal wishes and values in the decision-making process, but also raise the awareness of shared decision-making itself among these patients and their physicians. TRIAL REGISTRATION German Clinical Trial Register DRKS00028023. Registered on 8 February 2022.
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- Nicole Deis
- Department of Thoracic Oncology, Thoraxklinik Heidelberg, Heidelberg University Hospital, Translational Lung Research Center Heidelberg (TLRC-H), Member of the German Center for Lung Research (DZL), Röntgenstraße 1, D-69126, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Thoracic Oncology, Thoraxklinik Heidelberg, Heidelberg University Hospital, Translational Lung Research Center Heidelberg (TLRC-H), Member of the German Center for Lung Research (DZL), Röntgenstraße 1, D-69126, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Thoracic Oncology, Thoraxklinik Heidelberg, Heidelberg University Hospital, Translational Lung Research Center Heidelberg (TLRC-H), Member of the German Center for Lung Research (DZL), Röntgenstraße 1, D-69126, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Biometry, Heidelberg University Hospital, Im Neuenheimer Feld 130.3, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Thoracic Oncology, Thoraxklinik Heidelberg, Heidelberg University Hospital, Translational Lung Research Center Heidelberg (TLRC-H), Member of the German Center for Lung Research (DZL), Röntgenstraße 1, D-69126, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Thoracic Oncology, Thoraxklinik Heidelberg, Heidelberg University Hospital, Translational Lung Research Center Heidelberg (TLRC-H), Member of the German Center for Lung Research (DZL), Röntgenstraße 1, D-69126, Heidelberg, Germany.
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Van Bostraeten P, Aertgeerts B, Bekkering G, Delvaux N, Haers A, Vanheeswyck M, Vandekendelaere A, Van der Auwera N, Dijckmans C, Ostyn E, Soontjens W, Matthysen W, Schenk N, Mertens L, Jaeken J, Agoritsas T, Vermandere M. Digital encounter decision aids linked to clinical practice guidelines: results from user testing SHARE-IT decision aids in primary care. BMC Med Inform Decis Mak 2023; 23:97. [PMID: 37217915 DOI: 10.1186/s12911-023-02186-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Accepted: 04/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Encounter decision aids (EDAs) are tools that can support shared decision making (SDM), up to the clinical encounter. However, adoption of these tools has been limited, as they are hard to produce, to keep up-to-date, and are not available for many decisions. The MAGIC Evidence Ecosystem Foundation has created a new generation of decision aids that are generically produced along digitally structured guidelines and evidence summaries, in an electronic authoring and publication platform (MAGICapp). We explored general practitioners' (GPs) and patients' experiences with five selected decision aids linked to BMJ Rapid Recommendations in primary care. METHODS We applied a qualitative user testing design to evaluate user experiences for both GPs and patients. We translated five EDAs relevant to primary care, and observed the clinical encounters of 11 GPs when they used the EDA with their patients. We conducted a semi-structured interview with each patient after the consultation and a think-aloud interview with each GPs after multiple consultations. We used the Qualitative Analysis Guide (QUAGOL) for data analysis. RESULTS Direct observations and user testing analysis of 31 clinical encounters showed an overall positive experience. The EDAs created better involvement in decision making and resulted in meaningful insights for patients and clinicians. The design and its interactive, multilayered structure made the tool enjoyable and well-organized. Difficult terminology, scales and numbers hindered understanding of certain information, which was sometimes perceived as too specialized or even intimidating. GPs thought the EDA was not suitable for every patient. They perceived a learning curve was required and the need for time investment was a concern. The EDAs were considered trustworthy as they were provided by a credible source. CONCLUSIONS This study showed that EDAs can be useful tools in primary care by supporting actual shared decision making and enhancing patient involvement. The graphical approach and clear representation help patients better understand their options. To overcome barriers such as health literacy and GPs attitudes, effort is still needed to make the EDAs as accessible, intuitive and inclusive as possible through use of plain language, uniform design, rapid access and training. TRIAL REGISTRATION The study protocol was approved by the The Research Ethics Committee UZ/KU Leuven (Belgium) on 31-10-2019 with reference number MP011977.
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- Pieter Van Bostraeten
- Academic Center for General Practice, department of PH&PC, KU Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 7 block h, box 7001, 3000, Leuven, Belgium.
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- Academic Center for General Practice, department of PH&PC, KU Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 7 block h, box 7001, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- Academic Center for General Practice, department of PH&PC, KU Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 7 block h, box 7001, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- Academic Center for General Practice, department of PH&PC, KU Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 7 block h, box 7001, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- Academic Center for General Practice, department of PH&PC, KU Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 7 block h, box 7001, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- Academic Center for General Practice, department of PH&PC, KU Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 7 block h, box 7001, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- Academic Center for General Practice, department of PH&PC, KU Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 7 block h, box 7001, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- Academic Center for General Practice, department of PH&PC, KU Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 7 block h, box 7001, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- Academic Center for General Practice, department of PH&PC, KU Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 7 block h, box 7001, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- Academic Center for General Practice, department of PH&PC, KU Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 7 block h, box 7001, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- Academic Center for General Practice, department of PH&PC, KU Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 7 block h, box 7001, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- Academic Center for General Practice, department of PH&PC, KU Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 7 block h, box 7001, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- Academic Center for General Practice, department of PH&PC, KU Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 7 block h, box 7001, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- Academic Center for General Practice, department of PH&PC, KU Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 7 block h, box 7001, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- Academic Center for General Practice, department of PH&PC, KU Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 7 block h, box 7001, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- Division General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, University Hospitals of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Academic Center for General Practice, department of PH&PC, KU Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 7 block h, box 7001, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
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Sun Y, Zhou W, Zuo S, Chen C, Zhang Q, Chen Y. Factors Influencing Participation in Shared Decision-Making Among Patients with Glaucoma in China: A Cross-Sectional Study. Patient Prefer Adherence 2023; 17:1261-1270. [PMID: 37214556 PMCID: PMC10199703 DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s411274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 05/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023] Open
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Purpose To explore the level of participation in shared decision-making by patients with glaucoma and identify influencing factors, to subsequently provide references to promote shared decision-making in ophthalmology, and achieve patient-centered care. Patients and Methods A questionnaire was completed by 148 patients with glaucoma who had been admitted to a specialized ophthalmic hospital in China, between October 2021 and January 2022. The participants' responses to the nine-item Shared Decision-Making Questionnaire (SDM-Q-9) and a general information survey were analyzed to determine their level of participation in shared decision-making and influencing factors. Multiple linear regression was used to identify factors that influence shared decision-making at the time of clinical practice. Results The mean score of SDM-Q-9 was 71.73±21.27 (n=140). Multiple linear regression analysis showed that patients with negative attitudes towards participation in decision-making (P=0.023) and those who had rural insurance (P=0.017) had significantly lower SDM-Q-9 scores than those with positive attitudes and those with medical insurance. Patients who were more satisfied with their medical service had higher SDM-Q-9 scores (P<0.05). Conclusion Patients with glaucoma presented a high level of shared decision-making. Patients' attitudes towards participating in decision-making, the payment method of medical expenses, and the level of satisfaction with medical services are factors that influence their level of participation in shared decision-making.
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- Yiwen Sun
- School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Biomedical Engineering, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China
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- Glaucoma Clinical Center, the Eye Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Biomedical Engineering, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Biomedical Engineering, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Biomedical Engineering, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China
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- Nursing Department, the Eye Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China
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Aoki Y, Takaesu Y, Inada K, Yamada H, Murao T, Kikuchi T, Takeshima M, Tani M, Mishima K, Otsubo T. Development and acceptability of a decision aid for anxiety disorder considering discontinuation of benzodiazepine anxiolytic. Front Psychiatry 2023; 14:1083568. [PMID: 37252154 PMCID: PMC10213963 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1083568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2022] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023] Open
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Aim We aimed to develop a decision aid (DA) for individuals with anxiety disorders who consider tapering benzodiazepine (BZD) anxiolytics, and if tapering, tapering BZD anxiolytics with or without cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety. We also assessed its acceptability among stakeholders. Methods First, we conducted a literature review regarding anxiety disorders to determine treatment options. We cited the results of the systematic review and meta-analysis, which we conducted previously, to describe the related outcomes of two options: tapering BZD anxiolytics with CBT and tapering BZD anxiolytics without CBT. Second, we developed a DA prototype in accordance with the International Patient Decision Aid Standards. We carried out a mixed methods survey to assess the acceptability among stakeholders including those with anxiety disorders and healthcare providers. Results Our DA provided information such as explanation of anxiety disorders, options of tapering or not tapering BZD anxiolytics (if tapering, the options of tapering BZD anxiolytics with or without CBT) for anxiety disorder, benefits and risks of each option, and a worksheet for value clarification. For patients (n = 21), the DA appeared to be acceptable language (86%), adequate information (81%), and well-balanced presentation (86%). The developed DA was also acceptable for healthcare providers (n = 10). Conclusion We successfully created a DA for individuals with anxiety disorders who consider tapering BZD anxiolytics, which was acceptable for both patients and healthcare providers. Our DA was designed to assist patients and healthcare providers to involve decision-making about whether to taper BZD anxiolytics or not.
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- Yumi Aoki
- Department of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Graduate School of Nursing, St. Luke’s International University, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Neuropsychiatry, Kyorin University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Neuropsychiatry, Kyorin University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Neuropsychiatry, Graduate School of Medicine, University of the Ryukyus, Okinawa, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Kitasato University School of Medicine, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Showa University Northern Yokohama Hospital, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Neuropsychiatry, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Neuropsychiatry, Akita University Graduate School of Medicine, Akita, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Oouchi Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Neuropsychiatry, Akita University Graduate School of Medicine, Akita, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Tokyo Women’s Medical University Adachi Medical Center, Tokyo, Japan
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Naye F, Légaré F, Paquette JS, Tousignant-Laflamme Y, LeBlanc A, Gaboury I, Poitras ME, Toupin-April K, Li LC, Hoens A, Poirier MD, Décary S. Decisional needs assessment for patient-centred pain care in Canada: the DECIDE-PAIN study protocol. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e066189. [PMID: 37156591 PMCID: PMC10173373 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-066189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/10/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION The 2021 Action Plan for Pain from the Canadian Pain Task Force advocates for patient-centred pain care at all levels of healthcare across provinces. Shared decision-making is the crux of patient-centred care. Implementing the action plan will require innovative shared decision-making interventions, specifically following the disruption of chronic pain care during the COVID-19 pandemic. The first step in this endeavour is to assess current decisional needs (ie, decisions most important to them) of Canadians with chronic pain across their care pathways. METHODS AND ANALYSIS DesignGrounded in patient-oriented research approaches, we will perform an online population-based survey across the ten Canadian provinces. We will report methods and data following the CROSS reporting guidelines.SamplingThe Léger Marketing company will administer the online population-based survey to its representative panel of 500 000 Canadians to recruit 1646 adults (age ≥18 years old) with chronic pain according to the definition by the International Association for the Study of Pain (eg, pain ≥12 weeks). ContentBased on the Ottawa Decision Support Framework, the self-administered survey has been codesigned with patients and contain six core domains: (1) healthcare services, consultation and postpandemic needs, (2) difficult decisions experienced, (3) decisional conflict, (4) decisional regret, (5) decisional needs and (6) sociodemographic characteristics. We will use several strategies such as random sampling to improve survey quality. AnalysisWe will perform descriptive statistical analysis. We will identify factors associated with clinically significant decisional conflict and decision regret using multivariate analyses. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethics was approved by the Research Ethics Board at the Research Centre of the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Sherbrooke (project #2022-4645). We will codesign knowledge mobilisation products with research patient partners (eg, graphical summaries and videos). Results will be disseminated via peer-reviewed journals and national and international conferences to inform the development of innovative shared decision-making interventions for Canadians with chronic pain.
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- Florian Naye
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, School of Rehabilitation, Research Centre of the CHUS, CIUSSS de l'Estrie-CHUS, University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Family and Emergency Medicine, Universite Laval, Quebec, Quebec, Canada
- VITAM Research Center on Sustainable Health, Quebec Integrated University Health and Social Services Center, Quebec, Quebec, Canada
- Canada Research Chair in Shared Decision Making and Knowledge Translation, Université Laval, Québec, Québec, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Family and Emergency Medicine, Universite Laval, Quebec, Quebec, Canada
- VITAM Research Center on Sustainable Health, Quebec Integrated University Health and Social Services Center, Quebec, Quebec, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, School of Rehabilitation, Research Centre of the CHUS, CIUSSS de l'Estrie-CHUS, University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Family and Emergency Medicine, Universite Laval, Quebec, Quebec, Canada
- VITAM Research Center on Sustainable Health, Quebec Integrated University Health and Social Services Center, Quebec, Quebec, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Family Medecine and Emergency Medicine, Research Centre of the CIUSSS de l'Estrie-CHUS, Universite de Sherbrooke Faculte de medecine et des sciences de la sante, Longueuil, Quebec, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Family Medicine, Research Centre of the CIUSS du Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Université de Sherbrooke, Chicoutimi, Quebec, Canada
- Centre de santé et de services sociaux de Chicoutimi, Quebec, Quebec, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Institut du Savoir Montfort, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Arthritis Research Canada, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux du Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean du Québec, Chicoutimi, Quebec, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, School of Rehabilitation, Research Centre of the CHUS, CIUSSS de l'Estrie-CHUS, University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
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Sandhu S, Hickey M, Lew R, Hammarberg K, Braat S, Agresta F, Parle A, Allingham C, Peate M. The development and phase 1 evaluation of a Decision Aid for elective egg freezing. BMC Med Inform Decis Mak 2023; 23:83. [PMID: 37147687 PMCID: PMC10161420 DOI: 10.1186/s12911-023-02178-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2022] [Accepted: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Elective egg freezing decisions are complex. We developed a Decision Aid for elective egg freezing and conducted a phase 1 study to evaluate its acceptability and utility for decision-making. METHODS The online Decision Aid was developed according to International Patient Decision Aid Standards and evaluated using a pre/post survey design. Twenty-six Australian women aged 18-45 years, interested in receiving elective egg freezing information, proficient in English, and with access to the internet were recruited using social media and university newsletters. Main outcomes were: acceptability of the Decision Aid; feedback on the Decision Aid design and content; concern raised by the Decision Aid, and; utility of the Decision Aid as measured by scores on the Decisional Conflict Scale and on a study-specific scale assessing knowledge about egg freezing and age-related infertility. RESULTS Most participants found the Decision Aid acceptable (23/25), balanced (21/26), useful for explaining their options (23/26), and for reaching a decision (18/26). Almost all reported satisfaction with the Decision Aid (25/26) and the level of guidance it provided (25/26). No participant reported serious concerns about the Decision Aid, and most would recommend it to other women considering elective egg freezing (22/26). Median Decisional Conflict Scale score decreased from 65/100 (Interquartile range: 45-80) pre-Decision Aid to 7.5/100 (Interquartile range: 0-37.5) post-Decision Aid review (p < 0.001). Median knowledge score increased from 8.5/14 (Interquartile range: 7-11) pre-Decision Aid to 11/14 (Interquartile range: 10-12) post-Decision Aid review (p = 0.01). CONCLUSION This elective egg freezing Decision Aid appears acceptable and useful for decision-making. It improved knowledge, reduced decisional conflict and did not raise serious concerns. The Decision Aid will be further evaluated using a prospective randomised control trial. STUDY REGISTRATION ACTRN12618001685202 (retrospectively registered: 12 October 2018).
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- Sherine Sandhu
- Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, The University of Melbourne, Royal Women's Hospital, Level 7, Cnr Grattan Street & Flemington Road, Parkville, Melbourne, Australia.
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, The University of Melbourne, Royal Women's Hospital, Level 7, Cnr Grattan Street & Flemington Road, Parkville, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, The University of Melbourne, Royal Women's Hospital, Level 7, Cnr Grattan Street & Flemington Road, Parkville, Melbourne, Australia
- Reproductive Services Unit, Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
- Victorian Assisted Reproductive Treatment Authority, Melbourne, Australia
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- Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
- MISCH (Methods and Implementation Support for Clinical and Health) Research Hub, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, The University of Melbourne, Royal Women's Hospital, Level 7, Cnr Grattan Street & Flemington Road, Parkville, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, The University of Melbourne, Royal Women's Hospital, Level 7, Cnr Grattan Street & Flemington Road, Parkville, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, The University of Melbourne, Royal Women's Hospital, Level 7, Cnr Grattan Street & Flemington Road, Parkville, Melbourne, Australia
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Bushroe K, Crisp K, Politi M, Brennan S, Housten A. Evaluating Caregiver-Clinician Communication for Tracheostomy Placement in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: A Qualitative Inquiry. RESEARCH SQUARE 2023:rs.3.rs-2869532. [PMID: 37205392 PMCID: PMC10187374 DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-2869532/v1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Objective Identify stakeholders' tracheostomy decision-making information priorities in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Study Design English-speaking caregivers and clinicians who participated in NICU tracheostomy discussions between January 2017 and December 2021 were eligible. They reviewed a pediatric tracheostomy communication guide prior to meeting. Interviews focused on tracheostomy decision-making experiences, communication preferences, and guide perceptions. Interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using iterative inductive/deductive coding to inform thematic analysis. Results Ten caregivers and nine clinicians were interviewed. Caregivers were surprised by the severity of their child's diagnosis and the intensive home care required, but proceeded with tracheostomy because it was the only chance for survival. All recommended that tracheostomy information be introduced early and in phases. Inadequate communication limited caregivers' understanding of post-surgical care and discharge requirements. All felt a guide could standardize communication. Conclusions Caregivers seek detailed information regarding expectations after tracheostomy placement in the NICU and at home.
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- Kylie Bushroe
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Newborn Medicine, St. Louis Children’s Hospital and Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
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- College of Health and Human Sciences, Northern Illinois University
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Public Health Sciences, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Allergy and Pulmonary Medicine, St. Louis Children’s Hospital and Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Public Health Sciences, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
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Barradell AC, Gerlis C, Houchen-Wolloff L, Bekker HL, Robertson N, Singh SJ. Systematic review of shared decision-making interventions for people living with chronic respiratory diseases. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e069461. [PMID: 37130669 PMCID: PMC10163462 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-069461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/04/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Shared decision-making (SDM) supports patients to make informed and value-based decisions about their care. We are developing an intervention to enable healthcare professionals to support patients' pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) decision-making. To identify intervention components we needed to evaluate others carried out in chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs). We aimed to evaluate the impact of SDM interventions on patient decision-making (primary outcome) and downstream health-related outcomes (secondary outcome). DESIGN We conducted a systematic review using the risk of bias (Cochrane ROB2, ROBINS-I) and certainty of evidence (Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation) tools. DATA SOURCES MEDLINE, EMBASE, PSYCHINFO, CINAHL, PEDRO, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, the International Clinical Trials Registry Platform Search Portal, ClinicalTrials.gov, PROSPERO, ISRCTN were search through to 11th April 2023. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Trials evaluating SDM interventions in patients living with CRD using quantitative or mixed methods were included. DATA EXTRACTION AND SYNTHESIS Two independent reviewers extracted data, assessed risk of bias and certainty of evidence. A narrative synthesis, with reference to The Making Informed Decisions Individually and Together (MIND-IT) model, was undertaken. RESULTS Eight studies (n=1596 (of 17 466 citations identified)) fulfilled the inclusion criteria.Five studies included components targeting the patient, healthcare professionals and consultation process (demonstrating adherence to the MIND-IT model). All studies reported their interventions improved patient decision-making and health-related outcomes. No outcome was reported consistently across studies. Four studies had high risk of bias, three had low quality of evidence. Intervention fidelity was reported in two studies. CONCLUSIONS These findings suggest developing an SDM intervention including a patient decision aid, healthcare professional training, and a consultation prompt could support patient PR decisions, and health-related outcomes. Using a complex intervention development and evaluation research framework will likely lead to more robust research, and a greater understanding of service needs when integrating the intervention within practice. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42020169897.
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- Amy C Barradell
- Department of Respiratory Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
- College of Medicine, Biological Sciences & Psychology, National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Applied Research Collaboration (East Midlands), Leicester, UK
- Centre for Exercise and Rehabilitation Science, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS trust, Leicester, UK
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- Centre for Exercise and Rehabilitation Science, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS trust, Leicester, UK
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- Centre for Exercise and Rehabilitation Science, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS trust, Leicester, UK
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- Leeds Unit of Complex Intervention Development (LUICD), University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
- Research Centre for Patient Involvement, Central Denmark Region and Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Neuroscience, Psychology and Behaviour, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Department of Respiratory Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
- Centre for Exercise and Rehabilitation Science, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS trust, Leicester, UK
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Mosley EA, Monaco A, Zite N, Rosenfeld E, Schablik J, Rangnekar N, Hamm M, Borrero S. U.S. physicians' perspectives on the complexities and challenges of permanent contraception provision. Contraception 2023; 121:109948. [PMID: 36641099 PMCID: PMC10159903 DOI: 10.1016/j.contraception.2023.109948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2022] [Revised: 12/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Evidence shows many misconceptions exist around permanent contraception, and there are numerous barriers to accessing the procedure. This qualitative study explored physician perspectives regarding patients' informational and decision-support needs, the complexities and challenges of counseling and access, and how these factors may differ for people living on lower incomes. STUDY DESIGN We conducted 15 semistructured, telephone interviews with obstetrician-gynecologists in three geographic regions of the United States to explore their perspectives on providing permanent contraception counseling and care. We analyzed the interviews using content analysis. RESULTS Physicians discussed a tension between respecting individual reproductive autonomy and concern for future regret; they wanted to support patients' desire for permanent contraception but were frequently concerned patients did not have the information they needed or the foresight to make high-quality decisions. Physicians also identified barriers to counseling including lack of time, lack of continuity over the course of prenatal care, and baseline misinformation among patients. Physicians identified additional barriers in providing a postpartum procedure even after thedecision was made including lack of personnel and operating room availability. Finally, physicians felt that people living on lower incomes faced more challenges in access primarily due to the sterilization consent regulations required by Medicaid. CONCLUSIONS Physicians report numerous challenges surrounding permanent contraception provision and access. Strategies are needed to support physicians and patients to enhance high-quality, patient-centered sterilization decision making and ensure that patients are able to access a permanent contraceptive procedure when desired. IMPLICATIONS This qualitative study demonstrates the various challenges faced by physicians to support permanent contraception decision making. These challenges may limit patients' access to the care they desire. This study supports the need to transform care delivery models and improve the federal sterilization policy to ensure equitable patient-centered access to desired permanent contraception. DISCLAIMER Although the term permanent contraception has increasingly replaced the word sterilization in clinical settings, we use sterilization in some places throughout this paper as that was the standard terminology at the time the interviews were conducted and the language the interviewed physicians used.
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- Elizabeth A Mosley
- University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, United States; Center for Innovative Research on Gender Health Equity (CONVERGE), University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States.
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- University of Florida College of Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Gainesville, FL
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- University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine
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- Center for Innovative Research on Gender Health Equity (CONVERGE), University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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- University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, TN, United States
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- University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, United States; Center for Innovative Research on Gender Health Equity (CONVERGE), University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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- University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, United States; Center for Innovative Research on Gender Health Equity (CONVERGE), University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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Smith DM, Sales J, Williams A, Munro S. Pregnancy intentions of young women in Canada in the era of climate change: a qualitative auto-photography study. BMC Public Health 2023; 23:766. [PMID: 37098525 PMCID: PMC10127979 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-15674-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2022] [Accepted: 04/13/2023] [Indexed: 04/27/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Climate change poses a global health risk through consequences such as sea level rise, wildfires, and increased air pollution. Children born today and in the future may be disproportionately affected by climate change. As a result, many young adults are rethinking having children. The impacts of the climate crisis on the decision-making of parents is an understudied area of research. This study aims to be one of the first to explore how climate change impacts the pregnancy intentions of young women in Canada and their perspectives towards childbearing. METHODS We conducted auto-photography and qualitative interviews. Participants were recruited using social media, and were aged 18-25, nulliparous, assigned female at birth, and were either current or previous residents of British Columbia, Canada. We asked participants to take photos that responded to the question, "Show us how climate change impacts your decision to have a family," then complete a virtual, one-on-one interview during which photo-elicitation was employed to guide conversation about participants' decision-making related to childbearing and climate change. We subjected all transcribed interviews to qualitative thematic analysis. RESULTS We conducted in-depth interviews with seven participants who discussed a total of 33 photographs. Analysis of participants' interviews and photographs identified themes of eco-anxiety, hesitancy towards having children, sense of loss, and a desire for systemic change. Participants experienced anxiety, grief, and loss when faced with thoughts of change associated with their environments. Climate change impacted all but two participants' childbearing decision making, which was found to be interrelated with social-environmental factors, such as cost of living. CONCLUSION We aimed to identify the ways in which climate change may impact youth decisions to have a family. Further research on this topic is needed to understand the prevalence of this phenomenon, and to build such considerations into climate action policy and family planning tools used among young people.
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- Danielle M Smith
- Department of Family Practice, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.
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- Department of Family Practice, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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- Centre for Health Evaluation and Outcome Sciences, Providence Health Care Research Institute, Vancouver, Canada
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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Tinsel I, Schmoor C, Börger M, Kamp M, Kaier K, Hardt H, Kloppe T, Rakebrandt A, Scherer M, Bergmann A, Görbing T, Kutter S, Riemenschneider H, Maun A. Encouragement of patients' self-management in primary care for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases (DECADE): protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e071230. [PMID: 37185187 PMCID: PMC10151245 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-071230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/17/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Cardiovascular diseases are the most common cause of death in Germany and among the most frequent reasons for encounters in primary care. Most patients with cardiovascular risks (CVRs) have difficulties implementing health-promoting behavioural changes. In this study, a complex intervention containing evidence-based patient materials and structured follow-up consultations are intended to strengthen patients' self-management to improve health behaviour. METHODS AND ANALYSIS In this cluster randomised controlled trial, we investigate the effects of the intervention "Decision aid, action planning and follow-up support for patients to reduce the 10-year risk of cardiovascular diseases" (DECADE) using a 2×2 design. All patients, including the control group (CG), receive a CVR calculation. Three intervention groups (IGs) receive one or both of two different components of the DECADE intervention: IG1 (patient materials), IG2 (follow-up consultations) and IG3 (patient materials and follow-up consultations). The study was planned to be conducted with 77 general practitioners in 3 German regions and a target sample size of 924 patients. The observation period for each patient amounts to 12 months with three patient surveys: baseline (t0), after 6 and 12 months (t1 and t2). The primary outcome is patient activation (Patient Activation Measure 13 (PAM13-D)) at t1. Secondary outcomes include PAM13-D at t2 and further patient-reported and clinical outcomes at t1 and t2. We will also analyse the cost-effectiveness of the intervention, the degree of usage and satisfaction with the intervention. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The study was first approved by the lead ethics committee of the University of Freiburg on 15 April 2021 (vote number: 21-1078) and subsequently by the other ethics committees in the study regions (Ethics committee of medical association Baden-Württemberg (B-F-2021-078), Ethics Committee of the Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden (BO-EK-251052021), Ethics Committee of the State Chamber of Physicians of Saxony (EK-BR-92/21-1), Ethics Committee of the Hamburg Medical Association (2021-200013-BO-bet)). Informed consent is required for patients to participate in the study. The results of this study will be published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at congresses by the DECADE team. The DECADE lead management will communicate the results to the funder of this study. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER German Clinical Trials Register, DRKS00025401 (registration date: 21 June 2021); International Clinical Trials Registry Platform, DRKS00025401.
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- Iris Tinsel
- Institute of Medical Biometry and Statistics, Section of Health Care Research and Rehabilitation Research, Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Clinical Trials Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Institute of General Practice/Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Institute of General Practice/Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Biometry and Statistics, Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of General Practice and Primary Care, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of General Practice and Primary Care, University Medical Centre Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of General Practice and Primary Care, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of General Practice and Primary Care, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of General Practice, Faculty of Medicine Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of General Practice, Faculty of Medicine Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of General Practice, Faculty of Medicine Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of General Practice, Faculty of Medicine Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Institute of General Practice/Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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Madden M, Stewart D, Mills T, McCambridge J. Consultation skills development in general practice: findings from a qualitative study of newly recruited and more experienced clinical pharmacists during the COVID-19 pandemic. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e069017. [PMID: 37055206 PMCID: PMC10439346 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-069017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2022] [Accepted: 03/18/2023] [Indexed: 04/15/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE The new structured medication review (SMR) service was introduced into the National Health Service in England during the COVID-19 pandemic, following a major expansion of clinical pharmacists within new formations known as primary care networks (PCNs). The aim of the SMR is to tackle problematic polypharmacy through comprehensive, personalised medication reviews involving shared decision-making. Investigation of clinical pharmacists' perceptions of training needs and skills acquisition issues for person-centred consultation practice will help better understand their readiness for these new roles. DESIGN A longitudinal interview and observational study in general practice. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS A longitudinal study of 10 newly recruited clinical pharmacists interviewed three times, plus a single interview with 10 pharmacists recruited earlier and already established in general practice, across 20 newly forming PCNs in England. Observation of a compulsory 2-day history taking and consultation skills workshop. ANALYSIS A modified framework method supported a constructionist thematic analysis. RESULTS Remote working during the pandemic limited opportunities for patient-facing contact. Pharmacists new to their role in general practice were predominantly concerned with improving clinical knowledge and competence. Most said they already practiced person-centred care, using this terminology to describe transactional medicines-focused practice. Pharmacists rarely received direct feedback on consultation practice to calibrate perceptions of their own competence in person-centred communication, including shared decision-making skills. Training thus provided knowledge delivery with limited opportunities for actual skills acquisition. Pharmacists had difficulty translating abstract consultation principles into specific consultation practices. CONCLUSION SMRs were introduced when the dedicated workforce was largely new and being trained. Addressing problematic polypharmacy requires structural and organisational interventions to enhance the communication skills of clinical pharmacists (and other health professionals), and their use in practice. The development of person-centred consultation skills requires much more substantial support than has so far been provided for clinical pharmacists.
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- Mary Madden
- Department of Health Sciences, University of York, York, North Yorkshire, UK
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- Centre for Primary Health and Social Care, London Metropolitan University, London, UK
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of York, York, North Yorkshire, UK
- PHIRST, London South Bank University, London, UK
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of York, York, North Yorkshire, UK
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Lervik LCN, Vasseljen O, Austad B, Bach K, Bones AF, Granviken F, Hill JC, Jørgensen P, Øien T, Veites PM, Van der Windt DA, Meisingset I. SupportPrim-a computerized clinical decision support system for stratified care for patients with musculoskeletal pain complaints in general practice: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials 2023; 24:267. [PMID: 37041631 PMCID: PMC10088189 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-023-07272-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/23/2023] [Indexed: 04/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Musculoskeletal disorders represented 149 million years lived with disability world-wide in 2019 and are the main cause of years lived with disability worldwide. Current treatment recommendations are based on "one-size fits all" principle, which does not take into account the large degree of biopsychosocial heterogeneity in this group of patients. To compensate for this, we developed a stratified care computerized clinical decision support system for general practice based on patient biopsychosocial phenotypes; furthermore, we added personalized treatment recommendations based on specific patient factors to the system. In this study protocol, we describe the randomized controlled trial for evaluating the effectiveness of computerized clinical decision support system for stratified care for patients with common musculoskeletal pain complaints in general practice. The aim of this study is to test the effect of a computerized clinical decision support system for stratified care in general practice on subjective patient outcome variables compared to current care. METHODS We will perform a cluster-randomized controlled trial with 44 general practitioners including 748 patients seeking their general practitioner due to pain in the neck, back, shoulder, hip, knee, or multisite. The intervention group will use the computerized clinical decision support system, while the control group will provide current care for their patients. The primary outcomes assessed at 3 months are global perceived effect and clinically important improvement in function measured by the Patient-Specific Function Scale (PSFS), while secondary outcomes include change in pain intensity measured by the Numeric Rating Scale (0-10), health-related quality of life (EQ-5D), general musculoskeletal health (MSK-HQ), number of treatments, use of painkillers, sick-leave grading and duration, referral to secondary care, and use of imaging. DISCUSSION The use of biopsychosocial profile to stratify patients and implement it in a computerized clinical decision support system for general practitioners is a novel method of providing decision support for this patient group. The study aim to recruit patients from May 2022 to March 2023, and the first results from the study will be available late 2023. TRIAL REGISTRATION The trial is registered in ISRCTN 11th of May 2022: 14,067,965.
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- Lars Christian Naterstad Lervik
- General Practice Research Unit, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway.
- Department of Public Health and Nursing, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway.
- Hallset Legesenter AS, Trondheim, Norway.
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- Department of Public Health and Nursing, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway
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- General Practice Research Unit, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway
- Department of Public Health and Nursing, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Computer Science, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Public Health and Nursing, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Public Health and Nursing, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway
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- School of Medicine, Primary Care Centre Versus Arthritis, Keele University, Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK
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- Department of Public Health and Nursing, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway
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- General Practice Research Unit, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway
- Department of Public Health and Nursing, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway
- Hallset Legesenter AS, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Computer Science, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway
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- School of Medicine, Primary Care Centre Versus Arthritis, Keele University, Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK
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- Department of Public Health and Nursing, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway
- Unit for Physiotherapy Services, Trondheim Municipality, Trondheim, Norway
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Rayner R, Shaw J, Hunt C. Development and user testing of a patient decision aid for cancer patients considering treatment for anxiety or depression. BMC Med Inform Decis Mak 2023; 23:65. [PMID: 37024880 PMCID: PMC10080801 DOI: 10.1186/s12911-023-02146-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 04/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite high rates of mental health disorders among cancer patients, uptake of referral to psycho-oncology services remains low. This study aims to develop and seek clinician and patient feedback on a patient decision aid (PDA) for cancer patients making decisions about treatment for anxiety and/or depression. METHODS Development was informed by the International Patient Decision Aid Standards and the Ottawa Decision Support Framework. Psycho-oncology professionals provided feedback on the clinical accuracy, acceptability, and usability of a prototype PDA. Cognitive interviews with 21 cancer patients/survivors assessed comprehensibility, acceptability, and usefulness. Interviews were thematically analysed using Framework Analysis. RESULTS Clinicians and patients strongly endorsed the PDA. Clinicians suggested minor amendments to improve clarity and increase engagement. Patient feedback focused on clarifying the purpose of the PDA and improving the clarity of the values clarification exercises (VCEs). CONCLUSIONS The PDA, the first of its kind for psycho-oncology, was acceptable to clinicians and patients. Valuable feedback was obtained for the revision of the PDA and VCEs.
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- Rebecca Rayner
- School of Psychology, Faculty of Science, The University of Sydney, Chris O'Brien Lifehouse Level 6 (North), C39Z, 2006, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Psycho-oncology Co-operative Research Group, School of Psychology, Faculty of Science, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
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- School of Psychology, Faculty of Science, The University of Sydney, Chris O'Brien Lifehouse Level 6 (North), C39Z, 2006, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Irish GL, Weightman A, Hersch J, Coates PT, Clayton PA. Do patient decision aids help people who are facing decisions about solid organ transplantation? A systematic review. Clin Transplant 2023; 37:e14928. [PMID: 36744626 PMCID: PMC10909430 DOI: 10.1111/ctr.14928] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2022] [Revised: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Decisions about solid organ transplantation are complex. Patient decision aids (PDAs) enhance traditional education, by improving knowledge and supporting patients to align their values with treatments. There are increasing numbers of transplantation PDAs, however, it is unclear whether these are effective. We conducted a systematic review of studies assessing the impact of PDA use in transplantation. METHODS We searched the Cochrane Register of Controlled Trials, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, and PsycINFO databases from database inception to October 26, 2020. We included primary studies of solid organ transplantation PDAs defined by the International Patient Decision Aids Standards. All comparators and reported outcomes were included. Mean difference in knowledge (before vs. after) was standardized on a 100-point scale. Pooled-effect for PDAs was calculated and compared to the standard of care for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and meta-analyzed using random effects. Analysis of all other outcomes was limited due to heterogeneity (PROSPERO registration, CRD42020215940). RESULTS Seven thousand four hundred and sixty-three studies were screened, 163 underwent full-text review, and 15 studies with 4278 participants were included. Nine studies were RCTs. Seven RCTs assessed knowledge; all demonstrated increased knowledge with PDA use (mean difference, 8.01;95%CI 4.69-11.34, p < .00001). There were many other outcomes, including behavior and acceptability, but these were too heterogenous and infrequently assessed for meaningful synthesis. CONCLUSIONS This review found that PDAs increase knowledge compared to standard education, though the effect size is small. PDAs are mostly considered acceptable; however, it is difficult to determine whether they improve other decision-making components due to the limited evidence about non-knowledge-based outcomes.
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- Georgina L. Irish
- Faculty of Health and Medical ScienceUniversity of AdelaideAdelaideAustralia
- Australia and New Zealand Dialysis and Transplant (ANZDATA) RegistrySouth Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI)AdelaideAustralia
- Central and Northern Adelaide Renal and Transplantation ServiceRoyal Adelaide HospitalAdelaideAustralia
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- Faculty of Health and Medical ScienceUniversity of AdelaideAdelaideAustralia
- Australia and New Zealand Dialysis and Transplant (ANZDATA) RegistrySouth Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI)AdelaideAustralia
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- School of Public HealthFaculty of Medicine and HealthThe University of SydneySydneyAustralia
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- Faculty of Health and Medical ScienceUniversity of AdelaideAdelaideAustralia
- Central and Northern Adelaide Renal and Transplantation ServiceRoyal Adelaide HospitalAdelaideAustralia
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- Faculty of Health and Medical ScienceUniversity of AdelaideAdelaideAustralia
- Australia and New Zealand Dialysis and Transplant (ANZDATA) RegistrySouth Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI)AdelaideAustralia
- Central and Northern Adelaide Renal and Transplantation ServiceRoyal Adelaide HospitalAdelaideAustralia
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Patel Chavez CP, Godinez Leiva E, Bagautdinova D, Hidalgo J, Hartasanchez S, Barb D, Danan D, Dziegielewski P, Edwards C, Hughley B, Srihari A, Subbarayan S, Castro MR, Dean D, Morris J, Ryder M, Stan MN, Hargraves I, Shepel K, Brito JP, Bylund CL, Treise D, Montori V, Singh Ospina N. Patient feedback receiving care using a shared decision making tool for thyroid nodule evaluation-an observational study. Endocrine 2023; 80:124-133. [PMID: 36534326 PMCID: PMC10292116 DOI: 10.1007/s12020-022-03277-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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PURPOSE To characterize the feedback of patients with thyroid nodules receiving care using a shared decision making (SDM) tool designed to improve conversations with their clinicians related to diagnostic options (e.g. thyroid biopsy, ultrasound surveillance). METHODS Investigators qualitatively analyzed post-encounter interviews with patients to characterize their feedback of a SDM tool used during their clinical visits. Additionally, investigators counted instances of diagnostic choice awareness and of patients' expression of a diagnostic management preference in recordings of clinical encounters of adult patients presenting for evaluation of thyroid nodules in which the SDM tool was used. RESULTS In total, 53 patients (42 (79%) women); median age 62 years were enrolled and had consultations supported by the SDM tool. Patients were favorable about the design of the SDM tool and its ability to convey information about options and support patient-clinician interactions. Patients identified opportunities to improve the tool through adding more content and improve its use in practice through training of clinicians in its use. There was evidence of diagnostic choice awareness in 52 (98%) of these visits and patients expressed a diagnostic management preference in 40 (76%). CONCLUSION User centered design including feedback from patients and real life observation supports the use of the SDM tool to facilitate collaboration between patients and clinicians.
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- College of Journalism and Communications, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Knowledge and Evaluation Research Unit in Endocrinology (KER_Endo), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Knowledge and Evaluation Research Unit in Endocrinology (KER_Endo), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Knowledge and Evaluation Research Unit in Endocrinology (KER_Endo), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Knowledge and Evaluation Research Unit in Endocrinology (KER_Endo), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Knowledge and Evaluation Research Unit in Endocrinology (KER_Endo), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
- Division of Endocrinology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Health Outcomes and Biomedical Informatics, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- College of Journalism and Communications, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Knowledge and Evaluation Research Unit in Endocrinology (KER_Endo), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
- Division of Endocrinology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
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