Lessons learned from the Decision Board: a unique and evolving decision aid

Authors: Whelan T.^{2, *}; Gafni A.¹; Charles C.¹; Levine M.¹

Source: Health Expectations, Volume 3, Number 1, March 2000 , pp. 69-76(8)

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Abstract:

One session of the conference was devoted to the presentation of different types of decision aids. This paper reports the experience and lessons learned through the development and use of the Decision Board. This is a uniquely interactive decision aid administered by the clinician during the medical consultation. The instrument has been developed in a number of clinical contexts, primarily regarding treatment options for cancer patients. Studies have shown the instrument to improve patient understanding and facilitate the shared decision-making process. Randomized trials are ongoing, evaluating the addition of the Decision Board to the traditional medical consultation. The instrument continues to evolve to meet patients’ need for information and flexibility in presentation. Computer-based versions of the Decision Board are currently being developed.

Keywords: decision aids; physician-patient decision-making

Language: English

Document Type: Research article

Affiliations: 1: McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada 2: Hamilton Regional Cancer Centre, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada *

Publication date: 2000-03-01