From the Patient Perspective, Consent Forms Fall Short of Providing Information to Guide Decision Making.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to gather qualitative feedback on patient perceptions of informed consent forms and elicit recommendations to improve readability and utility for enhanced patient safety and engagement in shared decision making.

Methods

Sixty interviews in personal interviews were conducted consisting of a literacy and numeracy assessment, a comprehension quiz to assess retention of key information, and open-ended questions to determine reactions, clarity of information, and suggestions for improvement.

Results

Although 68% of the participants had education beyond high school, many still missed comprehension questions and found the forms difficult to read. Recurrent suggestions included specific formatting changes to enhance readability, a need for additiona

SUBMITTER: Manta CJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5290300 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature