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Table 4 Implementation of the preparatory tool for older adults and informal caregivers

From: The development of the evidence-based SDMMCC intervention to improve shared decision making in geriatric outpatients: the DICO study

 

Yes (n,%)

 

Patients: Did you receive the preparatory tool?

74 (68.5)

 

Patients: Did you complete the preparatory tool?

56 (51.9)

 

Patients: Did you discuss the preparatory tool with your relatives?

26 (24.1)

 
 

Patients that used the tool (n = 56)

Informal caregivers that used the tool (n = 20)

What did you think of the preparatory tool?

 good, clear or informative

64%

63%

 confusing, difficult’

8%

7%

 limited, too short’

7%

4%

 not applicable to their situation

5%

19%

 no opinion

5%

7%

 other remarks \mainly logistic)

11%