Table 2

Comprehension and realistic expectations after teaching

OutcomeISDM group (n=72)Control group (n=71)Difference (95% CI);
p Value
Risk comprehension (score 0–12)8.25 (2.86)2.62 (1.96)5.63 (4.82 to 6.44); <0.001
Realistic expectations (score 0–6)4.51 (1.61)0.85 (0.98)3.67 (3.23 to 4.11); <0.001
Sufficient risk comprehension (score 9 or more)35 (48.6)0 (0)48.6% (37.0% to 60.2%); <0.001
  • Values are means (SD) or numbers (percentage).

  • ISDM, informed shared decision-making.