Influence of a patient decision aid on decisional conflict related to PSA testing: a structural equation model.

Robert L StephensYe XuRobert J VolkLawrence E SchollStephanie L KaminE Wayne HoldenLeonardo A Stroud

Published in: Health psychology : official journal of the Division of Health Psychology, American Psychological Association (2009)

Schemas about testing must be considered in developing messages about the risks and benefits of testing. If schemas are counter to message content, mechanisms for modifying schemas must be incorporated into interventions.

Keyphrases

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