Lynch syndrome
Healthcare Improvement Scotland has assessed this shared decision aid against the following quality criteria. The quality criteria are based on national and international standards for shared decision aids.
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Process |
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1.Has information available about the updating policy. |
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See methodology document section 9 |
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2.Provides an indication that the shared decision aid is underpinned by evidence. |
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describes single study and links out to Lancet publication |
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3.Provides information about the levels of uncertainty around event or outcome probabilities, e.g. by giving a range or by using phases such as ‘our best estimate is. |
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Much use of the term 'on average' and states It is not possible to know in advance what will happen to any one person |
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4.An equality impact assessment has been carried out to identify impact on inequalities groups. |
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developed in line with NICE equality scheme' |
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Content |
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1.Provides a production or publication date. |
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2020 |
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2. Provides information about country of publication. |
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UK |
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3. Describes the health condition or issue for which the decision is required. |
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4.States the decision that needs to be considered. |
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should I take aspirin to reduce my chance of getting bowel cancer? |
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5. Provides clear information about the potential consequences, benefits and harms of each option. |
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6.Displays and frames options in a consistent, balanced and impartial way - for example, using the same sized font and neutral language. |
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Benefits and side effects presented in text format only |
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7. Uses everyday language that is widely understood, or simpler language where necessary. |
Not met (reading age over 11 for direct patient use) |
Your direct input has an average reading ease of about 62.7 of 100. It should be easily understood by 14 to 15 year olds. |
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8. Shows that effort has been made to present quantitative information about risks, benefits, chance and uncertainty in a way that is understandable to people with low levels of numeracy. |
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diagrams on bowel cancer outcomes |
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9. Is presented in a digital format that complies with accessibility standards. |
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Complies with W3C AAA standard. |