Development and Pilot Evaluation of a Decision Aid for Small Kidney Masses.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To develop and pilot test a patient decision aid (DA) describing small kidney masses and risks and benefits of treatment for the masses.

Methods

An expert committee iteratively designed a small kidney mass DA, incorporating evidence-based risk communication and informational needs for treatment options and shared decision-making. After literature review and drafting content with the feedback of urologists, radiologists, and an internist, a rapid qualitative assessment was conducted using two patient focus groups to inform user-centered design. In a pilot study, 30 patients were randomized at the initial urologic consultation to receive the DA or existing institutional patient educational material (PEM). Preconsultation questionnaires captured patient knowledge and

SUBMITTER: Thomas SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9357200 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature