Adaptation and qualitative evaluation of Ask 3 Questions - a simple and generic intervention to foster patient empowerment.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients are often not actively engaged in medical encounters. Short interventions like Ask 3 Questions (Ask3Q) can increase patient participation in decision-making. Up to now, Ask3Q was not available in German.

Objective

To translate Ask3Q and evaluate its acceptability and feasibility.

Methods

We translated and adapted several English versions of Ask3Q using a team translation protocol and cognitive interviews. Acceptability and feasibility of the final German Ask3Q version were assessed via focus groups and interviews with patients and healthcare professionals (HCPs). Data were analysed via qualitative content analysis.

Results

Translation and adaptation were successful. Participants of focus groups and interviews perceived Ask3Q as a tool to emp

SUBMITTER: Lindig A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7696208 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature