Question prompt lists and caregiver question asking in pediatric specialty appointments: A randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Question prompt lists (QPLs) have been effective at increasing patient involvement and question asking in medical appointments, which is critical for shared decision making. We investigated whether pre-visit preparation (PVP), including a QPL, would increase question asking among caregivers of pediatric patients with undiagnosed, suspected genetic conditions.

Methods

Caregivers were randomized to receive the PVP before their appointment (n = 59) or not (control, n = 53). Appointments were audio-recorded. Transcripts were analyzed to determine questions asked.

Results

Caregivers in the PVP group asked more questions (Mean_PVP = 4.36, SD_PVP = 4.66 vs. Mean_control = 2.83, SD_control = 3.03, p = 0.045), including QPL que

SUBMITTER: Waltz M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9931668 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature