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The development of a web- and a print-based decision aid for prostate cancer screening
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whether early detection treatment prostate cancer pca reduce diseaserelated mortality remains uncertain result tools needed facilitate informed decision making several decision aids das developed tested included exercise help men clarify values preferences pca screening one da utilized interactive webbased format allows expansion customization material describe development two das booklet interactive website values clarification component designed use diverse settingswe conducted two feasibility studies assess mens 4570 years internet access willingness use web vs printbased tool booklet adapted two previous versions evaluated randomized controlled trials rcts website created closely match content revised booklet usability testing conducted obtain feedback regarding draft versions materials tools also reviewed plain language expert interdisciplinary research team feedback content presentation led iterative modifications toolsthe feasibility studies confirmed internet viable medium majority men used computer access internet internet use increased time feedback usability testing length presentation content materials incorporated final versions booklet website feasibility studies usability testing highlighted need address mens informed decision making regarding screeninginformed decision making pca screening crucial present may important time particularly definitive recommendation either screening emerge ongoing prostate cancer screening trials detailed efforts developing print webbased das assist men determining best meet pca screening preferences following completion ongoing rct designed test materials goal develop dissemination project effective toolnct00623090