"Changeons les Regles!" development and feasibility testing of an encounter decision aid for menstrual management in adolescents and young adults with developmental disabilities.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To report the developing process and acceptability testing of a decision aid designed for adolescents and young adults with developmental disabilities, focusing on treatment options for menstrual management.

Methods

We developed a paper-based encounter decision aid to support shared decision-making about treatment options for menstrual management for adolescents and young adults with developmental disabilities. This tool was designed to be both evidence-based and user-centered. We conducted a feasibility study to assess its acceptability.

Results

The decision aid was used during consultations with 18 adolescents and young adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers. Participants reported high levels of acceptability and found the tool helpfu

SUBMITTER: Moussaoui D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12482337 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature