Certain key aspects (eg, values clarification exercises, presentation of probabilities, experiences of others and balance of options) in the prototype decision aids were perceived by all stakeholders as having a significant advantage (over existing patient information leaflets) in terms of supporting well informed appropriate decisions.
Strategies to maintain the convenience of the Internet while increasing opportunities for participants to feel supported, well-informed and well-understood would seem likely to increase the acceptability of Internet-based trials.
Effective management of chronic disease is a complex process that involves a proactive health care team working within an integrated healthcare delivery system supporting a well informed and confident patient skilled in self-management of the condition.
This might include conveying the value which consumers place on social support including emotional support (understanding, love, caring, the importance of privacy and confidentiality); well informed informational support (eg, assistance with information about sources of help); companionship and instrumental support.
Important civilian voices have lent their support, apparently well informed of the military's thinking.
Likewise, when families and support networks are well informed about the treatment process, patients experience less social isolation [ 37].
As children interact with other children and adults, if they are well informed and supported, they can be effective channels of information, role models, and agents for change and building resilience.
We wished to identify patient's reactions to being informed, how well informed and supported they felt, and how they obtained information about their test result.
Women who are well informed and supported in their choices experience good psychosocial outcomes from TOP.
(iv) Women who are well informed and supported in their choices experience good psychosocial outcomes from TOP.
Respondents indicated that this communication should be transparent among all parties, resulting in patients who are well informed and supported.
