Evaluation of a computerized contraceptive decision aid: A randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate the effectiveness of a contraceptive decision aid in reducing decisional conflict among women seeking reversible contraception.

Study design

We conducted a randomized trial of a computer-based decision aid compared to a control group for women presenting for reversible contraception at two clinics affiliated with an academic medical center. The primary outcome was change in decisional conflict, measured before and after the healthcare visit using the validated Decisional Conflict Scale. We hypothesized the decision aid would reduce the decisional conflict score by 10 points on a 100-point scale (0 = no conflict, 100 = high conflict) compared to the control group. Secondary outcomes included contraceptive method chosen and satisfaction with the healthcar

SUBMITTER: Madden T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7821473 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature