A randomized controlled trial of an electronic patient decision aid (PDA) for decision-making around antidepressant use in pregnancy

Key Points

• The intervention enhances decision-making processes regarding antidepressant use during pregnancy, improving patient engagement and understanding.
• Key metrics indicate a significant increase in informed decision-making, with a shift towards more patient-centered choices around drug use.
• Randomized controlled trial assessing effects of an electronic decision aid on treatment decisions for pregnant individuals with depression.
• The findings support the need for more accessible decision aids, particularly to address mental health during pregnancy.