- Primary Investigator:
Mark H. Eckman - Primary Location:
University of Cincinnati - Grant Type & Year:
IIG 2005 - Publication:
Publication1
Purpose
In conjunction with study aims, researchers hypothesize, in patients with coronary heart disease, a video version of a shared decision making program will result in greater knowledge about CAD, its associated risks and life style changes when compared to the use of a booklet alone. It is believed that health literacy will be a profound modulator of effectiveness such that post-test knowledge between groups will be more noticeable in patients with lower health literacy.
Findings
Incorporation of a Shared Decision-Making® program into clinical visits for patients with a chronic disease improved disease-specific knowledge and prompted patients to become activated and involved in their care. Lower health literacy was not a barrier to this beneficial effect.
