Table 4 Appraisal of the patient decision aid (n = 69)
From: Evaluation of a patient decision aid for initiating disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs
|  | Mostly disagree (1 point) | Neutral (3 points) | Mostly agree (5 points) | Mean ± SD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Subjective impact of the PtDA | ||||
 I learned a lot from the PtDA | 11 % | 17 % | 71 % |  |
 The PtDA contained new information | 7 % | 23 % | 70 % |  |
 The PtDA helped me to gain insight into my preferences, worries and questions | 9 % | 22 % | 70 % |  |
 The PtDA helped me in making a decision about medication | 11 % | 18 % | 70 % |  |
 The PtDA helped me in discussing my preferences, worries and questions with my rheumatologist | 11 % | 28 % | 60 % |  |
Total impact |  |  |  | 3.8 ± 0.9 |
Perceived usefulness | ||||
 The PtDA in general was useful | 7 % | 5 % | 88 % |  |
 Reading the general information was useful | 2 % | 5 % | 94 % |  |
 The specific information about DMARDs was useful | 4 % | 3 % | 94 % |  |
 Comparing DMARDs was useful | 4 % | 8 % | 89 % |  |
 Making notes in the digital notebook was useful | 22 % | 51 % | 28 % |  |
 The exercises about preferences and worries were useful | 11 % | 29 % | 59 % |  |
 The list of frequently asked questions was useful | 12 % | 32 % | 56 % |  |
Total usefulness |  |  |  | 4.0 ± 0.7 |
Perceived ease of use | ||||
 The website is easy to use | 5 % | 3 % | 92 % |  |
 The information is easy to understand | 2 % | 6 % | 92 % |  |
 The time the PtDA takes to finish is acceptable | 5 % | 5 % | 90 % |  |
 The structure of the website is logical | 10 % | 11 % | 79 % |  |
Total ease of use |  |  |  | 4.5 ± 0.8 |
Attractiveness | ||||
 The colour of the website is pleasant | 2 % | 17 % | 81 % |  |
 The font on the website is pleasant | 4 % | 9 % | 87 % |  |
Total attractiveness |  |  |  | 4.4 ± 0.9 |
Attitude towards future use | ||||
 I would use the PtDA again in the future | 5 % | 3 % | 91 % |  |
 I would recommend the PtDA to others | 2 % | 7 % | 89 % |  |
Total attitude |  |  |  | 4.6 ± 0.9 |
Overall grade regarding the quality of the PtDA (range 0–10) |  |  | 7.7 ± 0.9 | |