Table 5 –
Patient reported acceptability of decision aid (n = 18).
| Acceptability responses | N (%) |
|---|---|
| 1. How would you rate the amount of information in the educational materials? | |
| A little less than I needed | 5 (27.8%) |
| About the right amount of information | 7 (38.9%) |
| A little more information than I needed | 4 (22.2%) |
| A lot more information than I needed | 2 (11.1%) |
| 2. How balanced was the information about getting a partial foot amputation vs below knee amputation? | |
| A little slanted toward choosing partial foot amputation | 3 (16.7%) |
| Completely balanced | 15 (83.3%) |
| 3. Did the educational materials present one option as the best overall choice? | |
| Yes, the educational materials favored another option | 5 (27.8%) |
| No, the educational materials were neutral and balanced | 13 (72.2%) |
| 4. How helpful were the educational materials in helping you make a decision about treatment options? | |
| Not helpful | 2 (11.1%) |
| A little helpful | 3 (16.7%) |
| Somewhat helpful | 4 (22.2%) |
| Very helpful | 9 (50%) |
| 5. Would you recommend the educational materials to other people who are facing the same decision? | |
| I would probably recommend them | 4 (22.2%) |
| I would definitely recommend them | 14 (77.8%) |