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Delivering patient decision aids on the Internet: definitions, theories, current evidence, and emerging research areas.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In 2005, the International Patient Decision Aids Standards Collaboration identified twelve quality dimensions to guide assessment of patient decision aids. One dimension-the delivery of patient decision aids on the Internet-is relevant when the Internet is used to provide some or all components of a patient decision aid. Building on the original background chapter, this paper provides an updated definition for this dimension, outlines a theoretical rationale, describes current evidence, and discusses emerging research areas.

Methods

An international, multidisciplinary panel of authors examined the relevant theoretical literature and empirical evidence through 2012.

Results

The updated definition distinguishes Internet-delivery of patient decision aids from online health information and clinical practice guidelines. Theories in cognitive psychology, decision psychology, communication, and education support the value of Internet features for providing interactive information and deliberative support. Dissemination and implementation theories support Internet-delivery for providing the right information (rapidly updated), to the right person (tailored), at the right time (the appropriate point in the decision making process). Additional efforts are needed to integrate the theoretical rationale and empirical evidence from health technology perspectives, such as consumer health informatics, user experience design, and human-computer interaction.

Conclusions

As of 2012, the updated theoretical rationale and emerging evidence suggest potential benefits to delivering patient decision aids on the Internet. However, additional research is needed to identify best practices and quality metrics for Internet-based development, evaluation, and dissemination, particularly in the areas of interactivity, multimedia components, socially-generated information, and implementation strategies.

SUBMITTER: Hoffman AS

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4043476 | biostudies-literature | 2013

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Delivering patient decision aids on the Internet: definitions, theories, current evidence, and emerging research areas.

Hoffman Aubri S AS Volk Robert J RJ Saarimaki Anton A Stirling Christine C Li Linda C LC Härter Martin M Kamath Geetanjali R GR Llewellyn-Thomas Hilary H

BMC medical informatics and decision making 20131129

<h4>Background</h4>In 2005, the International Patient Decision Aids Standards Collaboration identified twelve quality dimensions to guide assessment of patient decision aids. One dimension-the delivery of patient decision aids on the Internet-is relevant when the Internet is used to provide some or all components of a patient decision aid. Building on the original background chapter, this paper provides an updated definition for this dimension, outlines a theoretical rationale, describes current ...[more]

PMID: 24625064

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Delivering patient decision aids on the Internet: definitions, theories, current evidence, and emerging research areas.

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Delivering patient decision aids on the Internet: definitions, theories, current evidence, and emerging research areas.

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