Table 2.

 Osteoarthritis decision aids

Title of decision aid	Available at	Target audience	Key features
Healthwise decision point: Should I have knee replacement surgery?	http://www.healthwise.net/cochranedecisionaid/content/StdDocument.aspx?DOCHWID=uh1514 available online and printable	Aimed at patients with osteoarthritis of the knee	Defines osteoarthritis. Describes surgical treatment options. Provides information on knee replacement surgery. Describes pros and cons associated with surgery. Worksheet to help with thinking about the decision.
Healthwise decision point: Should I have hip replacement surgery?	http://www.healthwise.net/cochranedecisionaid/content/StdDocument.aspx?DOCHWID=1515 available online and printable	Aimed at patients with osteoarthritis of the hip	Defines osteoarthritis. Describes surgical treatment options. Provides information on hip replacement surgery. Describes pros and cons associated with surgery. Worksheet to help with thinking about the decision.
Should you take traditional non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs for osteoarthritis? Leaflet (version available July 2005)	http://decisionaid.ohri.ca/decaid‐archive.html available online and printable	Aimed at patients who have osteoarthritis and are not controlling pain with NSAIDS	Defines osteoarthritis. Provides information on NSAIDS and benefits and risks. Includes steps to assist patients be clear in what decision is to be made, role preference for decision making and steps in helping patients think about the decision.