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Publication Date
12-15-2023
Journal
PEC Innovation
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To examine the use of a web-based, self-directed health priorities identification tool for older adults with multiple chronic conditions (MCCs).
METHODS: We recruited a gender- and racially-diverse, highly educated sample of older adults with MCCs to engage with our My Health Priorities tool, then complete a semi-structured interview. Thematic analysis was used to examine interview transcripts.
RESULTS: Twenty-one participants shared perspectives on the acceptability and use of the tool. Three themes (with eleven subthemes) were generated to describe: website
CONCLUSION: Participants found this tool acceptable and easy to use, describing a variety of benefits of the priorities self-identification process and offered suggestions for refinement and broader implementation. Older adults with limited internet navigation abilities or misconceptions about the self-directed process may benefit from clinicians clarifying the purpose of the process or initiating priorities-aligned discussions.
INNOVATION: This novel tool can help older adults with MCCs define what matters most for their health and healthcare, informing a variety of health decisions. This tool may enable and motivate patients to lead health priorities decision-making discussions with clinicians and care partners.
Keywords
User-centered design, Patient priorities care, Geriatrics, Healthcare decision-making, My health priorities, Web-based tool
DOI
10.1016/j.pecinn.2023.100242
PMID
38161685
PMCID
PMC10757242
PubMedCentral® Posted Date
12-8-2023
PubMedCentral® Full Text Version
Post-print
Published Open-Access
yes
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