Patients Can Administer Mobile Audio Recordings to Increase Knowledge in Advanced Prostate Cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Consultation audio recordings improve patient decision-making but are underutilized. Patient-administered recording apps on mobile devices may increase access, but implementation has not been evaluated.

Methods

We conducted a single-arm study delivering education, coaching, and reminders for patients to record their appointment using a mobile recording app. Patients had progressive, advanced prostate cancer and an upcoming appointment where the option of docetaxel would be discussed. We used the RE-AIM framework for evaluation. Reach was the proportion of patients who participated. Effectiveness was change in informed decision-making pre- vs. post-appointment. We used a questionnaire evaluating patient knowledge about docetaxel (0%-100% correct) and the decision

SUBMITTER: Kwon DH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11579662 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature