{"id":3134,"date":"2017-06-01T17:07:18","date_gmt":"2017-06-01T16:07:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thinkkidneys.nhs.uk\/ckd\/?page_id=3134"},"modified":"2017-10-02T12:04:28","modified_gmt":"2017-10-02T11:04:28","slug":"patient-decision-aids","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.thinkkidneys.nhs.uk\/ckd\/tools-for-change\/patient-decision-aids\/","title":{"rendered":"Patient Decision Aids"},"content":{"rendered":"

The following is a\u00a0recommended intervention identified\u00a0by the TP-CKD programme for implementation with both staff and patients, to test the following question:<\/p>\n

Can the use of intervention tools\u00a0help to improve the knowledge, skills and confidence of patients with kidney disease to enable fuller participation in the management of their own health?<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

To explore other interventions identified by the programme, visit our Interventions Toolkit Home Page<\/a><\/p>\n

Patient Decision Aids<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Patient Decision Aids (PDAs)<\/strong> are information resources specifically designed to help people make\u00a0decisions about difficult healthcare options. They help people to think about why one option may be better for them than another, increasing their awareness and understanding of the potential risks and benefits of different choices and the likely outcomes. They facilitate shared decision-making. They are intended to complement, not replace, the information and advice given by clinicians.<\/p>\n

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In essence the Decision Aid consists of five steps which guide patients through the process:<\/p>\n

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  1. Introduction<\/strong> \u2013 provides information about the health problem, treatment options and decisions which need to be made<\/li>\n
  2. Comparing options<\/strong> – accurate information on the similarities and differences between treatment options<\/li>\n
  3. Views of the individual<\/strong> \u2013 establishing an individual\u2019s preconceptions about\u00a0 treatment options in relation to their specific circumstances<\/li>\n
  4. Trade-offs<\/strong> \u2013 helping the individual think through trading-off the advantages and disadvantages of each option<\/li>\n
  5. Decision<\/strong> \u2013 supporting the individual in choosing the best treatment option for them<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    What are the Benefits?<\/strong><\/p>\n

    There is good evidence that PDAs improve people\u2019s knowledge regarding options, and reduce their decisional conflict related to feeling uninformed and unclear about their personal values. PDAs may also stimulate people to take a more active role in decision making, and improve accurate risk perception (Stacey et al 2014).<\/p>\n

    How can Patient Decision Aids be used?<\/strong><\/p>\n

    There are a number of types of PDAs available.<\/p>\n