An Intuitive Risk Communication Tool to Enhance Patient-Provider Partnership in Diabetes Consultation.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This technology report introduces an innovative risk communication tool developed to support providers in communicating diabetes-related risks more intuitively to people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).

Methods

The development process involved three main steps: (1) selecting the content and format of the risk message; (2) developing a digital interface; and (3) assessing the usability and usefulness of the tool with clinicians through validated questionnaires.

Results

The tool calculates personalized risk information based on a validated simulation model (United Kingdom Prospective Diabetes Study Outcomes Model 2) and delivers it using more intuitive risk formats, such as "effective heart age" to convey cardiovascular risks. Clinicians reported high

SUBMITTER: Rouyard T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9264433 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature