Development and alpha testing of a patient shared decision aid for prosthesis design for new lower limb prosthesis users.

ABSTRACT:

Background

After lower limb amputation, several prosthesis design options exist. However, prosthesis design decisions do not always reflect a prosthesis user's needs, values, and preferences.

Objective

To develop a patient decision aid (PDA) prototype for prosthetists and new prosthesis users facing prosthesis design decisions after lower limb amputation, and to assess its usability, accuracy, and comprehensibility.

Study design

Exploratory mixed methods.

Methods

PDA development was informed by a qualitative needs assessment and guided by the International Patient Decision Aid Standards. The PDA was evaluated by steering groups of experienced prosthesis users and prosthetic professionals (prosthetists and researchers) to test usability, accuracy, and comprehens

SUBMITTER: Anderson CB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11411013 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature