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Development and validation of a patient-centered knowledge scale for left ventricular assist device placement.
The authors presented a comprehensive and valid methodology for developing a clinically informed and patient-centered measure of knowledge about left ventricular assist device (LVAD) therapy to facilitate discussion and measure candidate understanding of treatment options. They concluded that the LVAD knowledge scale may be useful in clinical settings to identify gaps in knowledge among patient candidates considering LVAD treatment; to better tailor education and discussion with patients and their caregivers; and to enhance informed decision-making before treatment decisions are made.
AHRQ-funded; HS024849.
Citation: Kostick KM, Minard CG, Wilhelms LA .
Development and validation of a patient-centered knowledge scale for left ventricular assist device placement.
J Heart Lung Transplant 2016 Jun;35(6):768-76. doi: 10.1016/j.healun.2016.01.015.
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Keywords: Shared Decision Making, Heart Disease and Health, Medical Devices, Patient and Family Engagement, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research