Table 2 Differences in patients’ treatment decisions before and after Patient Decision Aid (PDA) exposure according to sex and age
From: The impact of a patient decision aid on treatment choices after anterior cruciate ligament injuries
N = 1,053 | Before PDAa (n = 563) (95% CI) | After PDAb (n = 490) (95% CI) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
Females | 44% (40–49) | 47% (42–51) | 3% (n.s) |
Males | 56% (51–60) | 53% (49–58) | |
Age (years) | 27 (25–28) | 27 (27–28) | 0% (n.s) |
Non-surgical treatment | 27% (23–31) | 30% (26–34) | 3% (n.s) |
Surgical treatment | 73% (70–77) | 70% (66–74) |