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Table 3 Between group effects of the decision aid: Presence of patient-provider discussions and specific plans for CHD prevention

From: The impact of a decision aid about heart disease prevention on patients' discussions with their doctor and their plans for prevention: a pilot randomized trial

 

Control Group

(n = 34)

Decision Aid Group

(n = 41)

Absolute difference

(95% CI)*

CHD discussion with their doctor

24%

40%

16%

(-4 to +37%)

Have a specific plan to reduce CHD risk and discuss it with their doctor

24%

37%

13%

(-7% to +34%)

Have a specific plan to reduce CHD risk regardless of whether they discuss it with their doctor

74%

90%

16%

(-1% to +33%)

  1. *Pearson chi-square tests