Effects of decision aids for menorrhagia on treatment choices, health outcomes, and costs: a randomized controlled trial

This is a critical abstract of an economic evaluation that meets the criteria for inclusion on NHS EED. Each abstract contains a brief summary of the methods, the results and conclusions followed by a detailed critical assessment on the reliability of the study and the conclusions drawn. The provision of decision aids with information alone did not affect the health outcomes, patient satisfaction, or treatment choice. It was, however, less costly. "The addition of a structured interview helped women to use the information to clarify their values and preferences." This form of decision aid seems to have had a significant effect on the women's subsequent treatment management and long-term satisfaction, and also resulted in reduced costs.