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Area of Science:

  • Health Communication
  • Decision Science
  • Preventive Medicine

Background:

  • Patient involvement in healthcare decisions is increasing.
  • Effective patient involvement requires clear communication of risks and benefits.
  • Informed decision-making is a key goal for screening programs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the impact of different personalized risk communication strategies on consumer decisions regarding screening tests.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating personalized risk communication interventions.
  • Searched multiple databases including CENTRAL, MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, and PsycINFO.
  • Data extraction and quality assessment by two independent authors, with meta-analysis of outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Personalized risk communication showed a small, weak effect on increasing screening test uptake (OR 1.31).
  • Limited evidence suggests a trend towards more accurate risk perception and improved knowledge.
  • More detailed numerical risk communication was associated with a smaller increase in uptake compared to categorized or listed risk factors.

Conclusions:

  • Personalized risk communication may modestly increase screening test uptake.
  • Current evidence is limited regarding its effectiveness in promoting informed decision-making.
  • Effectiveness may vary based on the level of detail in risk communication and participant risk status.