Patient Needs and Requirements for a Decision Aid Navigator System (DEAN) Patient Portal: A Qualitative Study

Background: Patient Decision aids (PtDAs) are important tools that support shared decision-making (SDM) between clinicians and patients, enabling patients to be more informed and engaged in decisions regarding their care. The use of PtDAs can increase patient knowledge, reduce decisional regret, and engage the clinician and patient in meaningful dialogue. Shared decision-making relies on decision aids, but how patients receive the PtDA can vary. This qualitative study elucidated patient familiarity with PtDAs and the barriers, needs, and requirements of patients to access and confidently use D

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