Supporting shared decision-making and people's understanding of medicines: An exploration of the acceptability and comprehensibility of patient information.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patient information may assist in promoting shared decision-making, however it is imperative that the information presented is comprehensible and acceptable to the target audience.

Objective

This study sought to explore the acceptability and comprehensibility of the ' Medicines in Scotland: What's the right treatment for you?' factsheet to the general public.

Methods

Qualitative semi-structured telephone interviews were conducted with members of the public. An interview schedule was developed to explore the acceptability and comprehensibility of the factsheet. Participants were recruited by a researcher who distributed information packs to attendees (n=70) of four community pharmacies. Interviews, (12-24 minutes duration), were audio recorded, transcribed v

SUBMITTER: Smith KG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5742002 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Oct-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature