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Evaluating decision aids--where next?

Alicia O'Cathain¹, Kate J Thomas

¹Medical Care Research Unit, School of Health and Related Research, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK. a.ocathain@sheffield.ac.uk

Health Expectations : an International Journal of Public Participation in Health Care and Health Policy

|May 1, 2004

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Patient decision aids improve healthcare choices but require pragmatic trials for real-world effectiveness. Developing implementation packages with healthcare professionals and patients is crucial for overcoming barriers and ensuring successful adoption.

Area of Science:

Health Services Research
Patient Engagement
Medical Decision-Making

Background:

Decision aids empower patients in healthcare choices.
Existing research primarily uses explanatory trials, showing effectiveness.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate lessons learned from a maternity care decision aid ('Informed Choice' leaflets).
To propose future strategies for evaluating and implementing decision aids effectively in real-world settings.

Main Methods:

Evaluation of an 'Informed Choice' leaflet set in maternity care.
Analysis of existing evidence on decision aid trials and implementation.
Proposal for developing 'decision aid implementation packages'.

Main Results:

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Decision aids are effective in explanatory trials but face implementation challenges in practice.
Real-world use is limited by factors like time constraints for healthcare professionals.
Need for strategies addressing structural barriers to patient involvement.

Conclusions:

Pragmatic trials are essential to assess real-world decision aid effectiveness.
Implementation strategies must address practical barriers and involve stakeholders.
Developed 'decision aid implementation packages' require pragmatic evaluation.