Department of Pharmacology, Sorbonne University, Paris, France
Research Article
Does Evidence-Based Information Affect Consent to Care? A Systematic Review of the Literature and Meta-Analysis
Author(s): Lara Di Benedetto*
BACKGROUND
Patients generally have poor knowledge of the treatments they receive. They overestimate the benefits and underestimate the risks. Today, shared Medical Decision Support Tools (MDTs) exist to provide patients with evidence-based information.
PURPOSE
The primary objective of the study was to assess whether the use of an ADO affected acceptance or intention to accept treatment or screening.
METHOD
A systematic review of the literature with meta-analysis was performed. We searched for randomized controlled trials comparing evidence-based information with usual information in patients undergoing treatment, medication, surgery or screening. The primary outcome was acceptance of treatment or screening. If acceptance was not assessed, intention to accept was used .. View More»
