Key result
Patient preferences for angina treatments remained relatively stable over 18 months, although attitudes towards angioplasty became more negative over time.
Why the study?
Do treatment preferences for patients with angina change over an 18-month follow-up period?
Population
222 patients with diagnosed angina from seven participating general practices across England
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
18 months
Authors
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Stable preferences may reduce need for repeated assessments in angina; leaves open PPQA predictive validity for outcomes.
Observational (n=222)
Yes
Do treatment preferences for patients with angina change over an 18-month follow-up period?
Patient preferences for angina treatments remain relatively stable over 18 months, supporting the reliability of the Patient Preferences Questionnaire for Angina treatment (PPQA).
Bowling et al. (2011) conducted an observational in Angina (n=222). 18-month follow-up vs. Baseline was evaluated on Change in patient preferences for angina treatment (medication, angioplasty, and CABG) measured by the PPQA. Patient preferences for angina treatments remained relatively stable over 18 months, although attitudes towards angioplasty became more negative over time.