Numbers Matter to Informed Patient Choices: A Randomized Design across Age and Numeracy Levels

Conclusions. Providing numeric AE-likelihood information (compared with nonnumeric) is likely to increase risk comprehension across numeracy and age levels. Its effects on uptake and adherence of prescribed drugs should be similar across the population, except perhaps in older, less numerate individuals.
Source: Medical Decision Making - Category: Health Management Authors: Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research