Table 2.

Results of the knowledge test given at the end of the decision aid.

Evaluation factorsResults of Patient Responses, n (%)
Knows which option has the highest chance of withdrawal symptoms46 (93.9)
Knows that over time, the pain from osteoarthritis usually gets worse45 (93.8)
Knows which option has the highest chance of bleeding stomach ulcers or heart attack39 (79.6)
Knows that if 100 people take nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug pills for 1 to 6 months, 1 person with no history of heart disease will have a heart attack from taking them38 (79.2)
Knows which option has the highest chance of improving pain31 (63.3)
All questions answered correctly26 (54)
At least 3 questions answered correctly44 (92)