Table 3 Effect of decision aid on patient-provider discussions
|  | Control group (n = 78) | Intervention group (n = 79) | Absolute difference (95% CI)* | Adjusted p-value†|
|---|---|---|---|---|
Had CHD discussion with their provider | 58% | 89% | 31% (15% to 45%) | p < 0.001 |
Patient raised discussion | 35% | 63% | +28% (9% to 45%) | p = .02 |
Patient participation | Â | Â | Â | Â |
  Any | 51% | 79% | +28% (9% to 45%) | p = .01 |
  None | 49% | 21% | -28% (-45% to -9%) | |
Who made final decision | Â | Â | Â | Â |
  Shared decision | 93% | 84% | -9% (-27% to 10%) | p = .09 |
  Not shared decision | 7% | 16% | +9% (-10% to 27%) | |
Patients’ perceptions of discussions and the health care visit | ||||
My provider provided me with choices and options about lowering my chances of heart disease. | 76% | 91% | +15% (-0.1% to 31%) | p = .02 |
My provider understands how I see things with respect to lowering my chances of heart disease. | 86% | 95% | +9% (-7% to 25%) | p = .21 |
My provider conveyed confidence in my ability to make changes regarding lowering my chances of heart disease. | 77% | 88% | +11% (-5% to 27%) | p = .15 |
My provider encouraged me to ask questions. | 67% | 78% | +11% (-4% to 27%) | p = .13 |
My provider listened to how I would like to do things. | 71% | 92% | +21% (6% to 37%) | p < .01 |
My provider tried to understand how I see things before suggesting new ways to lower my chances of heart disease. | 69% | 84% | +15% (-0.3% to 31%) | p = .05 |