Prior to meeting with physicians, patients in the intervention group (n=49) were provided with a booklet containing information regarding treatment options and were asked to write down their previous medication experiences and current preferences.
Compared to patients in the control group (n=58), patients in the intervention group demonstrated a significantly higher perceived involvement as rated by the COMRADE scale.
Patients in the intervention group had better knowledge about their disease.
- The intervention increased their uptake of psychoeducation.
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