Systematic review of decision tools and their suitability for patient-centered decisionmaking regarding electronic cardiac devices
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
Record ID 32011001418
English
Authors' objectives:
1. Identify validated decision aids available for insertion, continuation, or deactivation of electronic cardiac devices (ECDs)
2. Review evidence on the effectiveness of decision aids for promoting informed decisionmaking and their relevance to the Medicare population
3. Identify barriers to use of decision aids
Authors' recommendations:
Given the absence of well-developed tools, decision tools are usrgently needed to address deactivation of ECDs. These should address gaps in patient knowledge and issues related to anxiety, social support, and fear of shocks. Decision tools that address insertion should also address the possibility of future deactivation. The information should be accurate, balanced, and address both technical and quality-of-life dimensions. Development of multidisciplinary support interventions around deactivation should be encouraged.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2012
URL for published report:
http://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Coverage/DeterminationProcess/downloads/id88TA.pdf
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
United States
MeSH Terms
- Decision Making
- Decision Support Techniques
- Patient-Centered Care
Contact
Organisation Name:
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Contact Address:
Center for Outcomes and Evidence Technology Assessment Program, 540 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD 20850, USA. Tel: +1 301 427 1610; Fax: +1 301 427 1639;
Contact Name:
martin.erlichman@ahrq.hhs.gov
Contact Email:
martin.erlichman@ahrq.hhs.gov
Copyright:
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
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