Aids to improve understanding of statistical risk in patients consenting for surgery and interventional procedures: A systematic review.

Arif Hanafi Bin Jalal Despoina Chatzopoulou Hani J Marcus Anand S Pandit

Published in: World journal of surgery (2024)

Risk communication tools appear to improve recall of statistical risk. Additional prospective trials comparing various aids simultaneously are warranted to determine the most effective method of improving understanding.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
minimally invasive
chronic kidney disease
ejection fraction
antiretroviral therapy
peritoneal dialysis
acute coronary syndrome
coronary artery bypass
atrial fibrillation