Course Level: Beginner
Format Requirements: Both didactic lectures and group discussions will be used in a manner that balances theory and real-world examples and applications. The course will be taught at a Beginner level and the intended audience includes researchers and practitioners interested in building patient decision aids. No particular background is necessary although some psychology background may be helpful.
Background: Once you have established the need for a particular patient decision aid, how do you go about designing one?
Description and Objectives: Description : This is an introductory course that will provide a basic framework to guide both pre-design planning and a systematic design strategy. Pre-design planning includes setting objectives for the decision aid and how each will be evaluated. Design steps include deciding on what medium to use, what components to include in the aid, what information to include, and how to present it. Research evidence that helps designers meet their objectives will be provided and gaps in research will be identified. Existing guidebooks and the International Patient Decision Aid Standards (IPDAS) will be discussed.
Objectives: By the end of the course, participants will:
- Understand basic steps to consider when designing patient decision aids
- Appreciate important evidence related to the various steps and have a resource to consult for further information.
- Appreciate issues that remain controversial and where further evidence is required.