Supporting shared decision-making and people's understanding of medicines: An exploration of the acceptability and comprehensibility of patient information
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Background:
Patient information may assist in promoting shareddecision-making, however it is imperative that the information presented is comprehensible and acceptable to the target audience.
Objective:
This study sought to explore the acceptability and comprehensibility of the Medicines in Scotland Whats the right treatment for you? factsheet to the general public.
Methods:
Qualitative semi-structured telephone interviews were conducted with members of the public. An interviewschedule was developed to explore the acceptability and comprehensibility of the factsheet. Participants were recruited by a researcherwho distributed information packs to attendees (n=70) of four community pharmacies. Interviews, (12-24 minutes duration), were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed using a framework approach.
Results:
Nineteen participants returned a consent form (27.1%), twelve were interviewed. Six themes were identified formatting of the factsheet and interpretation; prior healthknowledge and the factsheet; information contained in the factsheet; impact of the factsheet on behaviour; uses for the factsheet; and revisions to the factsheet.
Conclusions:
The factsheet was generally perceived as helpful and comprehensive. It was highlighted that reading the leaflet may generate new knowledge and may have a positive impact on behaviour (AU)