Use of Decision Support for Improved Knowledge, Values Clarification, and Informed Choice in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To examine the potential value of a theory-based, interactive decision support tool in clinical practice for patients with rheumatoid arthritis who are candidates for biologic agents.

Methods

We conducted an 8-week, 2-arm, parallel, single-blind pilot trial in which candidates for treatment escalation with a biologic agent were randomized to receive either a link to a web-based tool or usual care. Outcomes included changes in objective knowledge, subjective knowledge, values clarification, and satisfaction with risk communication as well as the proportion of subjects defined as making an informed choice to escalate care at 2 weeks.

Results

A total of 125 subjects were randomized. Significant between-group differences at 2 weeks favoring the intervention grou

SUBMITTER: Fraenkel L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4624478 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature