Decision Aid for Colectomy in Recurrent Diverticulitis: Development and Usability Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Diverticular disease is a common gastrointestinal diagnosis with over 2.7 million clinic visits yearly. National guidelines from the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons state that "the decision to recommend elective sigmoid colectomy after recovery from uncomplicated acute diverticulitis should be individualized." However, tools to individualize this decision are lacking.

Objective

This study aimed to develop an online educational decision aid (DA) to facilitate effective surgeon and patient communication about treatment options for recurrent left-sided diverticulitis.

Methods

We used a modified design sprint methodology to create a prototype DA. We engaged a multidisciplinary team and adapted elements from the Ottawa Personal Decision Guide. We t

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PROVIDER: S-EPMC11408895 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature