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Enhanced decision-making: the use of a videotape decision-aid for patients with prostate cancer. Patient Educ Couns 1997 Feb;30(2):119-27

Date

02/01/1997

Pubmed ID

9128614

DOI

10.1016/s0738-3991(96)00943-3

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-0031081757 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   62 Citations

Abstract

We describe the development and evaluation of a videotape decision-aid to assist patients in considering treatment options for clinically localized prostate cancer. The content and form of the videotape were developed utilizing literature review, an expert opinion panel and patient focus groups. Thirty-two men, aged 50-85 years, who did not have prostate cancer underwent pre- and post-videotape testing. A quantitative analysis found the videotape to be moderately effective in improving short-term recall of treatment options and outcomes. Qualitative analysis demonstrate that after viewing the videotape, subjects were more likely to consider an active role in the treatment decision-making process. We conclude that a videotape decision-aid will benefit clinical practice by conveying knowledge to patients regarding treatment options and outcomes and encouraging them to participate with their physicians in medical decision-making.

Author List

Schapira MM, Meade C, Nattinger AB

Author

Ann B. Nattinger MD, MPH Associate Provost, Professor in the Medicine department at Medical College of Wisconsin




MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Curriculum
Decision Making
Decision Support Techniques
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Patient Education as Topic
Program Evaluation
Prostatic Neoplasms
Videotape Recording