Message matching refers to the design and distribution of persuasive messages such that
message features (eg, the themes emphasized) align with characteristics of the target …

Objectives This review examines the use and effectiveness of Question Prompt Lists (QPL)
as communication aids to enhance patient question asking, information provision to patients …

Artificial intelligence (AI) technology has been increasingly used in the implementation of
advanced Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS). Research demonstrated the potential …

This review introduces the concept of culture-sensitive health communication. The basic
premise is that congruency between the recipient's cultural characteristics and the …

Historic migration and the ever–increasing current migration into Western countries have
greatly changed the ethnic and cultural patterns of patient populations. Because health care …

Background. Research suggests that desired family involvement (FI) in medical decision
making may depend on cultural values. Unfortunately, the field lacks cross-cultural studies …

Background Low back pain (LBP) affects millions of people worldwide, and misconceptions
about effective treatment options for this condition are very common. Websites sponsored by …

Importance Only modest attention has been paid to the contributions of social determinants
of health to atrial fibrillation (AF) risk factors, diagnosis, symptoms, management, and …

Mobile health (mHealth) applications intended to support shared decision making in
diagnostic and treatment decisions are increasingly available. In this paper, we discuss …

In 2010, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) was authorized by
Congress to improve the quality and relevance of evidence available to help patients …