Effectiveness of a web-based decision aid for patients with generalised anxiety disorder: a protocol for a randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Patients with generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) have concerns and needs about their health and the healthcare they receive. Patient decision aids (PtDAs) are tools that assist patients in making health decisions, when there is uncertainty about treatment choice, incorporating their personal preferences and values about the available treatment options. PtDAs can improve shared decision-making and lead to better treatment outcomes. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a web-based PtDA for patients with GAD in primary care (PC).

Methods and analysis

The general study design is comprised of two stages: (1) development of a web-based PtDA for patients with GAD, derived from an evidence-based Clinical Practice Guideline and (2) assessment of the

SUBMITTER: Perestelo-Perez L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7733176 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature