Table 3 Patients initially selecting non-surgical treatment and have surgery within the first year according to Patient Decision Aid (PDA) exposure
From: The impact of a patient decision aid on treatment choices after anterior cruciate ligament injuries
N = 299 | Non-surgical treatment (95% CI) | Surgical treatment (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
Before PDAa (n = 148) | 79% (72–85) | 21% (15–28) |
After PDA b (n = 151) | 84% (78–89) | 16% (11–22) |
Difference | 5% (-4–14), (n.s.)* | |