1. Development of a hidradenitis suppurativa patient decision aid
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McBride, Olivia, McLean, Donna, Samardzic, Tanja, Yannuzzi, Christine, Guilbault, Sandra, Sayed, Christopher, Resnik, Barry, Sisic, Mia, Dellavalle, Robert P, and Tan, Jerry
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hidradenitis suppurativa ,informed ,shared ,preparedness ,decisional conflict ,uncertainty ,patient decision aid ,decision-making ,treatment - Abstract
Background: Patient decision aids (PDAs) are tools that facilitate informed shared decision-making between patients and health care providers. To address a previously identified need in treatment decision-making in hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), we developed an HS-PDA.Methods: Development of the HS-PDA was based on International Patient Decision Aids Standards. Evidence was derived from the North American Clinical Management Guidelines for HS.Results: Content from guidelines was transformed into patient-friendly language and reviewed by three physicians and two patient representatives. Feedback on HS-PDA content, presentation and practicality was obtained from 7 HS patients and 5 physicians. Revisions were made following thematic analysis. All patients felt the content on treatment options contained the right amount of information and 5 found it helpful to see these options contextualized to their values. Each stated they would use the HS-PDA during treatment decision-making. Three and four physicians respectively indicated the content was accurate and language was patient-friendly.Limitations: Small sample sizes may limit generalizability.Conclusion: This HS-PDA was developed in accordance with international standards based on current HS guidelines with input from patients and physicians. It is available online without cost.
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- 2020