1 |
Are the aims clear? |
3.11 |
2 |
Does it achieve its aims? |
2.89 |
3 |
Is it relevant? |
3.27 |
4 |
Is it clear what sources of information were used to compile the
publication (other than the author or producer)? |
3.77 |
5 |
Is it clear when the information used or reported in the publication
was produced? |
3.67 |
6 |
Is it balanced and unbiased? |
2.07 |
7 |
Does it provide details of additional sources of support and
information? |
1.03 |
8 |
Does it refer to areas of uncertainty? |
1.07 |
9 |
Does it describe how each treatment works? |
1.96 |
10 |
Does it describe the benefits of each treatment? |
1.74 |
11 |
Does it describe the risks of each treatment? |
1.14 |
12 |
Does it describe what would happen if no treatment is used? |
1.68 |
13 |
Does it describe how the treatment choices affect overall quality
of life? |
1.46 |
14 |
Is it clear that there may be more than one possible treatment
choice? |
1.27 |
15 |
Does it provide support for shared decision making? |
1.22 |
16 |
DISCERN total |
31.33 |