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729 questions in 45 reviews · Consumers and Communication

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No studies 188 · 25.8%Ungraded 93 · 12.8%Very low 155 · 21.3%Low 189 · 25.9%Moderate 90 · 12.3%High 14 · 1.9%

Ungraded means an effect was reported without a GRADE rating; it is not a gap. No studies means the review found nothing to answer the question. The six categories are a display order, not a score.

QuestionEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Comparison #3: Decision coaching plus evidence‐based information vs usual care ‐ Summary of findings
Adverse effects: Decision Regret Scale (Brehaut 2003) (Brown 2019; McBride 2016) Other DecisionRegret (Clark 1997), (Mishel 2009). Measured at up to 3 months post‐intervention
Decision coaching for people making healthcare decisions (2021) · Cochrane
no estimate extracted3 studies · 250 participantsVery low
Comparison #3: Decision coaching plus evidence‐based information vs usual care ‐ Summary of findings
State and Trait Anxiety Inventory (Spielberger 1983) (Davison 1997; Kennedy 2002; Van Peperstraten 2010). Measured post‐intervention (Van Peperstraten 2010), 6 weeks post‐consultation (Davison 1997), and 12 months post‐consultation (Kennedy 2002)....
Decision coaching for people making healthcare decisions (2021) · Cochrane
no estimate extracted4 studies · 1017 participantsVery low
Comparison #4: Decision coaching plus evidence‐based information vs evidence‐based information ‐ Summary of findings
Preparation for decision‐making
Decision coaching for people making healthcare decisions (2021) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Comparison #4: Decision coaching plus evidence‐based information vs evidence‐based information ‐ Summary of findings
Decision self‐confidence
Decision coaching for people making healthcare decisions (2021) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Comparison #4: Decision coaching plus evidence‐based information vs evidence‐based information ‐ Summary of findings
Feeling uninformed subscale of Decisional Conflict Scale (O'Connor 1995b) standardised scored 0 to 100 (lower score indicate feeling more informed) change in score from baseline measured 2 weeks post‐consultation (Col 2007)
Decision coaching for people making healthcare decisions (2021) · Cochrane
no estimate extracted1 study · 67 participantsVery low
Comparison #4: Decision coaching plus evidence‐based information vs evidence‐based information ‐ Summary of findings
Unclear values subscale of Decisional Conflict Scale (O'Connor 1995b) standardised scored 0 to 100 (lower scores indicate feeling more clear values) change in score from baseline measured post 2 weeks post‐consultation (Col 2007)
Decision coaching for people making healthcare decisions (2021) · Cochrane
no estimate extracted1 study · 67 participantsVery low
Comparison #4: Decision coaching plus evidence‐based information vs evidence‐based information ‐ Summary of findings
Feeling unsupported subscale of Decisional Conflict Scale (O'Connor 1995b) standardised scored 0 to 100 (lower score indicates feeling more supported) change in score from baseline measured 2 weeks post‐consultation (Col 2007)
Decision coaching for people making healthcare decisions (2021) · Cochrane
no estimate extracted1 study · 67 participantsVery low
Comparison #4: Decision coaching plus evidence‐based information vs evidence‐based information ‐ Summary of findings
Knowledge tests: Standardised on score from 0 to 100 (none to perfect knowledge)
Decision coaching for people making healthcare decisions (2021) · Cochrane
SMD 0.183 studies · 573 participantsVery low
Comparison #1: Decision coaching vs usual care ‐ Summary of findings
Feeling uniformed
Decision coaching for people making healthcare decisions (2021) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Comparison #4: Decision coaching plus evidence‐based information vs evidence‐based information ‐ Summary of findings
Adverse effects: State and Trait Anxiety Inventory (Spielberger 1983): (Kennedy 2002). Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (Zigmond 1983) (Rahn 2018). Measured 2 weeks post‐intervention to 12 months post‐consultation
Decision coaching for people making healthcare decisions (2021) · Cochrane
no estimate extracted2 studies · 340 participantsVery low
Comparison #1: Decision coaching vs usual care ‐ Summary of findings
Unclear values
Decision coaching for people making healthcare decisions (2021) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Comparison #1: Decision coaching vs usual care ‐ Summary of findings
Feeling unsupported
Decision coaching for people making healthcare decisions (2021) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Comparison #1: Decision coaching vs usual care ‐ Summary of findings
Knowledge tests: Standardised on score from 0 (no knowledge) to 100 (perfect knowledge) Measured using different knowledge tests: post‐intervention (Green 2001) or one month (Matloff 2006) post‐intervention (Analysis 1.2)
Decision coaching for people making healthcare decisions (2021) · Cochrane
no estimate extracted2 studies · 97 participantsVery low
Comparison #1: Decision coaching vs usual care ‐ Summary of findings
Adverse effects: Decision Regret Scale (Brehaut 2003): Standardised on score from 0 to 100 (none to worst regret) measured 3 (Shepherd 2019) and 6 months (Hacking 2013) post‐consultationÂ
Decision coaching for people making healthcare decisions (2021) · Cochrane
20192 studies · 170 participantsVery low
Comparison #1: Decision coaching vs usual care ‐ Summary of findings
Hospital Anxiety and Depression (HAD) Scale (Zigmond 1983) Measured 3 months post‐consultation (Shepherd 2019) and 6 months (Hacking 2013) post‐intervention. Matloff 2006 measured worry about cancer 6 months post‐intervention (Diefenbach 1999) and...
Decision coaching for people making healthcare decisions (2021) · Cochrane
no estimate extracted2 studies · 175 participantsVery low
Comparison #2: Decision coaching vs evidence‐based information ‐ Summary of findings
Preparation for decision‐making
Decision coaching for people making healthcare decisions (2021) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Intervention NR
Medication‐taking ability · older patients using at least 4 regular prescription medications (and/or their carers)
Interventions for improving medication‐taking ability and adherence in older adults prescribed multiple… (2020) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRLow
Intervention NR
Health‐related quality of life · older patients using at least 4 regular prescription medications (and/or their carers)
Interventions for improving medication‐taking ability and adherence in older adults prescribed multiple… (2020) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRModerate
Intervention NR
ED/Hospital admissions · older patients using at least 4 regular prescription medications (and/or their carers)
Interventions for improving medication‐taking ability and adherence in older adults prescribed multiple… (2020) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRModerate
Intervention NR
Mortality · older patients using at least 4 regular prescription medications (and/or their carers)
Interventions for improving medication‐taking ability and adherence in older adults prescribed multiple… (2020) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Intervention NR
Medication‐taking ability · older patients using at least 4 regular prescription medications (and/or their carers)
Interventions for improving medication‐taking ability and adherence in older adults prescribed multiple… (2020) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Intervention NR
Medication adherence (dichotomous) · older patients using at least 4 regular prescription medications (and/or their carers)
Interventions for improving medication‐taking ability and adherence in older adults prescribed multiple… (2020) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRLow
Intervention NR
Medication adherence (continuous) · older patients using at least 4 regular prescription medications (and/or their carers)
Interventions for improving medication‐taking ability and adherence in older adults prescribed multiple… (2020) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRVery low
Intervention NR
Health‐related quality of life · older patients using at least 4 regular prescription medications (and/or their carers)
Interventions for improving medication‐taking ability and adherence in older adults prescribed multiple… (2020) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRVery low
Intervention NR
ED/Hospital admissions · older patients using at least 4 regular prescription medications (and/or their carers)
Interventions for improving medication‐taking ability and adherence in older adults prescribed multiple… (2020) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRVery low
Intervention NR
Mortality · older patients using at least 4 regular prescription medications (and/or their carers)
Interventions for improving medication‐taking ability and adherence in older adults prescribed multiple… (2020) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Intervention NR
Medication adherence (dichotomous) · older patients using at least 4 regular prescription medications (and/or their carers)
Interventions for improving medication‐taking ability and adherence in older adults prescribed multiple… (2020) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRLow
Intervention NR
Medication adherence (continuous) · older patients using at least 4 regular prescription medications (and/or their carers)
Interventions for improving medication‐taking ability and adherence in older adults prescribed multiple… (2020) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRLow
Intervention NR
Health‐related quality of life · older patients using at least 4 regular prescription medications (and/or their carers)
Interventions for improving medication‐taking ability and adherence in older adults prescribed multiple… (2020) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRLow
Intervention NR
Emergency department (ED)/Hospital admissions · older patients using at least 4 regular prescription medications (and/or their carers)
Interventions for improving medication‐taking ability and adherence in older adults prescribed multiple… (2020) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRLow
Intervention NR
Mortality · older patients using at least 4 regular prescription medications (and/or their carers)
Interventions for improving medication‐taking ability and adherence in older adults prescribed multiple… (2020) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRVery low
Intervention NR
Medication‐taking ability · older patients using at least 4 regular prescription medications (and/or their carers)
Interventions for improving medication‐taking ability and adherence in older adults prescribed multiple… (2020) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Intervention NR
Medication adherence (dichotomous) · older patients using at least 4 regular prescription medications (and/or their carers)
Interventions for improving medication‐taking ability and adherence in older adults prescribed multiple… (2020) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRVery low
Intervention NR
Medication adherence (continuous) · older patients using at least 4 regular prescription medications (and/or their carers)
Interventions for improving medication‐taking ability and adherence in older adults prescribed multiple… (2020) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRLow
Intervention NR
Patient and family knowledge of danger signs and appropriate care‐seeking behaviours (1a) Acute Coronary Syndrome Response Index with 3 scales to measure knowledge (21 items), attitudes (5 items) and beliefs (7 items) (Buckley 2007; Dracup 2009). ... · Adults (and/or family members) with potential for acute life‐threatening illness
Interventions to increase patient and family involvement in escalation of care for acute life‐threatening… (2020) · Cochrane
mean difference 1.2130864 studies · 30864 participantsLow
Intervention NR
Patient and family self‐efficacy (1e) · Adults (and/or family members) with potential for acute life‐threatening illness
Interventions to increase patient and family involvement in escalation of care for acute life‐threatening… (2020) · Cochrane
1.42 studies · 217 participantsLow
Intervention NR
Time from start of symptoms to delivery of professional treatment (2a) Mean, median prehospital delay time from symptom onset of arrival at hospital/ED, proportion of participants presenting to the emergency department (ED) within 2, 3, and 4.5 hours · Adults (and/or family members) with potential for acute life‐threatening illness
Interventions to increase patient and family involvement in escalation of care for acute life‐threatening… (2020) · Cochrane
no estimate extracted4 studies · 27023 participantsLow
Intervention NR
Mortality measured by mortality rates including failure‐to‐rescuerates (3a) Stillbirth · Adults (and/or family members) with potential for acute life‐threatening illness
Interventions to increase patient and family involvement in escalation of care for acute life‐threatening… (2020) · Cochrane
no estimate extracted1 study · 409175 participantsModerate
Intervention NR
Patient and family perceptions of involvement in escalation of care (4b) · Adults (and/or family members) with potential for acute life‐threatening illness
Interventions to increase patient and family involvement in escalation of care for acute life‐threatening… (2020) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Intervention NR
Patient and family satisfaction with care received (4e) · Adults (and/or family members) with potential for acute life‐threatening illness
Interventions to increase patient and family involvement in escalation of care for acute life‐threatening… (2020) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Intervention NR
Patient harms associated with patient and family involvement in escalation of care (5a) Multiple Affect Adjective Checklist total score for state anxiety (range 0‐21). Higher scores signify higher anxiety; a score of ≥ 11 indicates clinically sign... · Adults (and/or family members) with potential for acute life‐threatening illness
Interventions to increase patient and family involvement in escalation of care for acute life‐threatening… (2020) · Cochrane
no estimate extracted1 study · 2597 participantsModerate
Digital targeted client communication via mobile devices vs standard care or no intervention (pregnant and postpartum women)
Health status and well‐being – maternal mortality and morbidity · pregnant and postpartum women
Targeted client communication via mobile devices for improving maternal, neonatal, and child health (2020) · Cochrane
RR 0.864 studies · 3073 participantsVery low
Digital targeted client communication via mobile devices vs non‐digital targeted client communication (pregnant and postpartum women)
Service utilisation – attendance antenatal care appointments · pregnant and postpartum women
Targeted client communication via mobile devices for improving maternal, neonatal, and child health (2020) · Cochrane
no estimate extracted0 studies · 0 participantsUngraded
Digital targeted client communication via mobile devices vs non‐digital targeted client communication (pregnant and postpartum women)
Service utilisation: intrapartum care – skilled attendant at birth · pregnant and postpartum women
Targeted client communication via mobile devices for improving maternal, neonatal, and child health (2020) · Cochrane
no estimate extracted0 studies · 0 participantsUngraded
Digital targeted client communication via mobile devices vs non‐digital targeted client communication (pregnant and postpartum women)
Unintended consequences · pregnant and postpartum women
Targeted client communication via mobile devices for improving maternal, neonatal, and child health (2020) · Cochrane
no estimate extracted0 studies · 0 participantsUngraded
Digital targeted client communication via mobile devices vs digital non‐targeted client communication (pregnant and postpartum women)
Health status and well‐being – maternal mortality and morbidity · pregnant and postpartum women
Targeted client communication via mobile devices for improving maternal, neonatal, and child health (2020) · Cochrane
no estimate extracted0 studies · 0 participantsUngraded
Digital targeted client communication via mobile devices vs digital non‐targeted client communication (pregnant and postpartum women)
Health status and well‐being – neonatal mortality and morbidity · pregnant and postpartum women
Targeted client communication via mobile devices for improving maternal, neonatal, and child health (2020) · Cochrane
no estimate extracted0 studies · 0 participantsUngraded
Digital targeted client communication via mobile devices vs digital non‐targeted client communication (pregnant and postpartum women)
Health behaviour change: breastfeeding · pregnant and postpartum women
Targeted client communication via mobile devices for improving maternal, neonatal, and child health (2020) · Cochrane
no estimate extracted0 studies · 0 participantsUngraded
Digital targeted client communication via mobile devices vs digital non‐targeted client communication (pregnant and postpartum women)
Service utilisation – attendance antenatal care appointments (attendance for antenatal influenza vaccination) · pregnant and postpartum women
Targeted client communication via mobile devices for improving maternal, neonatal, and child health (2020) · Cochrane
RR 1.05 [0.71, 1.58]1 study · 204 participantsLow
Digital targeted client communication via mobile devices vs digital non‐targeted client communication (pregnant and postpartum women)
Service utilisation: intrapartum care – skilled attendant at birth · pregnant and postpartum women
Targeted client communication via mobile devices for improving maternal, neonatal, and child health (2020) · Cochrane
RR 1 [0.69, 1.45]1 study · 16 participantsVery low