Purpose of Review

Patient decision aids (PDAs) are tools that help guide treatment decisions and support shared decision-making when there is equipoise between treatment options. This review focuses on decision aids that are available to support cardiac treatment options for underrepresented groups.

Recent Findings

PDAs have been developed to support multiple treatment decisions in cardiology related to coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, cardiac arrhythmias, heart failure, and cholesterol management.

Summary

By considering the unique needs and preferences of diverse populations, PDAs can enhance patient engagement and promote equitable healthcare delivery in cardiology. In this review, we examine the benefits, challenges, and current trends in implementing PDAs, with a focus on improving decision-making processes and outcomes for patients from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups. In addition, the article highlights key considerations when implementing PDAs and potential future directions in the field.

中文翻译：

---

使用患者决策辅助工具对不同人群进行心脏病护理

审查目的

患者决策辅助工具 (PDA) 是帮助指导治疗决策并在治疗方案平衡时支持共同决策的工具。本次审查的重点是可用于支持代表性不足群体的心脏治疗选择的决策辅助工具。

最近的发现

PDA 的开发是为了支持与冠状动脉疾病、瓣膜性心脏病、心律失常、心力衰竭和胆固醇管理相关的心脏病学的多种治疗决策。

概括

通过考虑不同人群的独特需求和偏好，PDA 可以提高患者参与度并促进心脏病学领域的公平医疗保健服务。在这篇综述中，我们研究了实施 PDA 的好处、挑战和当前趋势，重点是改善来自代表性不足的种族和族裔群体的患者的决策过程和结果。此外，本文还强调了实施 PDA 时的关键考虑因素以及该领域未来的潜在方向。