Table 4 Acceptability of decision coaching with a patient decision aid
Response categories | Youth (n = 37) Frequency (%) | Parents (n = 53) Frequency (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
How would you rate the length of the decision coaching session? (Mean: 54.8 ± 8.8 min) | Much too short | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
A little too short | 0 (0) | 1 (1.9) | |
Just about right | 21 (56.8) | 48 (90.5) | |
A little too long | 13 (35.1) | 2 (3.8) | |
Much too long | 3 (8.1) | 2 (3.8) | |
Did the decision coaching help you consider options in a balanced way? | Yes | 34 (91.9) | 51 (96.2) |
No | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | |
Missing response | 3 (8.1) | 2 (3.8) | |
How helpful was the decision coaching in helping you come to a preferred option? | Not helpful | 0 (0) | 1 (1.9) |
A little helpful | 3 (8.1) | 4 (7.6) | |
Somewhat helpful | 12 (32.4) | 18 (34.0) | |
Very Helpful | 22 (59.5) | 30 (56.6) | |
Did the decision coach suggest or recommend a specific option to influence your decision? | Yes | 11 (29.7) | 5 (9.4) |
No | 25 (67.6) | 48 (90.6) | |
Missing response | 1 (2.7) | 0 (0) | |
Would you recommend decision coaching to other people who are facing the same decision? | I would definitely not recommend it | 1 (2.7) | 0 (0) |
I would probably not recommend it | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | |
I would probably recommend it | 12 (32.4) | 17 (32.1) | |
I would definitely recommend it | 24 (64.9) | 36 (67.9) |