Table 3.
Examples of 2 Video Scripts with Associated Themes
| Month | Script | Themes |
|---|---|---|
| December | Patients considering a medical decision should consider using a decision aid to make their choice. Decision aids can help you: • Summarize the decision to be made • Provide information about options • Scheme of risks and benefits • Provide feedback on results • Consider your preferences • Clarify your personal values And remember, always talk to your doctor! A shared decision is a good decision. —Actor 4, female |
Decision to be made, need to be informed, treatment options, risks, decision aid, values or preferences, benefits |
| February | Thinking of having hip or knee surgery due to arthritis pain? As you consider the options, try using a decision aid. It can help you understand your options, compare risks and benefits, and express your personal preferences and values to decide what’s best for you. Decision aids are available in many different languages. Talk to your doctor! A shared decision is a good decision. —Actor 3, female |
Decision to be made, need to be informed, treatment options, risks, pain, decision aid, values or preferences, benefits |