Key result
A 4-hour GP training on a decision support tool did not improve clinical performance or patient risk perception at 6 months, but increased physical activity in men (OR 3.8; 95% CI 1.7-8.7).
Why the study?
Does a decision support tool and GP training improve cardiovascular risk management and patient lifestyle in patients without CVD?
RCT (n=490)
Cluster
Yes
Does a decision support tool and GP training improve cardiovascular risk management and patient lifestyle in patients without CVD?
Odds Ratio: 3.8 (95% CI 1.7–8.7)
A 4-hour GP training on a cardiovascular risk decision support tool did not improve clinical performance or patient risk perception, though it modestly increased self-reported physical activity in men.
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Decision support tools may aid GP-patient CVD risk discussions; leaves open impact on adherence or events in routine care.
Steenkiste et al. (2007) conducted an RCT in Cardiovascular disease primary prevention (n=490). Interactive small group training and decision support tool vs. Educational materials on paper was evaluated on GPs' clinical performance, patients' risk perception, and self-reported lifestyles (OR 3.8, 95% CI 1.7-8.7). A 4-hour GP training on a decision support tool did not improve clinical performance or patient risk perception at 6 months, but increased physical activity in men (OR 3.8; 95% CI 1.7-8.7).
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