#Systematicreview: #patients have widely variable interpretation of verbal statements of probability. Want patients to understand, use numbers – as good decision aids, accompanied by pictograms, do. https://t.co/33RDFCc4En https://t.co/BJvqJmM5BM https://t.co/nEwvN0MFxE https://t.co/wPdJBMtUL0
Imprecision and Preferences in Interpretation of Verbal Probabilities in Health: a Systematic Review.
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The discussions frequently refer to the variability in patient understanding of words like 'rare' or 'common,' with examples such as patients thinking 'rare' means 9-10%, which underscores the need for numerical clarification. The tone is analytical and emphasizes practical implications, reflecting significant scholarly interest and the potential influence on healthcare communication strategies.
Most discussions recognize the variability in how patients interpret verbal risk terms and agree on the importance of clarifying these terms with numerical data.
The posts display high interest, highlighting key findings and emphasizing the relevance of understanding patient perceptions and improving communication.
Numerous posts cite specific studies, mention recommendations for better practices, and include detailed insights, indicating deep engagement with the content.
The discussions suggest meaningful implications for patient education and risk communication, though mostly at an academic or clinical level rather than widespread change.
Abstract in brief
- The review found that people's understanding of verbal risk words like "rare" or "common" varies a lot, with interpretations ranging widely and often not matching official standards.
- Many patients prefer receiving numerical risk information, either by itself or alongside verbal labels, rather than just words.
- Overall, health providers should consider that relying solely on verbal terms can be confusing, and patients' interpretations of these words are highly inconsistent, so including clear numbers may improve understanding.]
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Most liked on X and BlueskyDid you know that when patients hear about a "rare" side effect, they think it will affect 10% of people? Learn about how people interpret "rare," "common," and other verbal probability terms in our systematic review just published in @JournalGIM. https://t.co/TsINsIpvqn
A highlight from yesterday: My @WCMPopHealthSci student Katerina Andreadis knocked it out of the park in her first AMIA talk! Our systematic review on patient interpretation of risk terms like “rare” and “common” is open access in JGIM. https://t.co/isTP7BHwQ5. #AMIA2021 https://t.co/MEyRndrg9B
Did you know that when you call a side effect “rare,” patients think it will happen in 9% of cases?? Find out how patients interpret so-called verbal probabilities from my student Katerina Andreadis in session S55 this morning at #AMIA2021 https://t.co/isTP7BHwQ5
How do patients interpret terms such as "rare" or "common"? You might be surprised by the findings! Read this #systematicreview to find out more about patient interpretation and preferences! #riskcommunication #healthliteracy @WCMPopHealthSci https://t.co/iUaFbdimKq https://t.co/IiGrjJzztP
医学的コミュニケーションにおいて、患者は稀である(rare)やよくある(common)といった単語を聞いたときに何%くらいと解釈しているのか、またそういった曖昧な説明と具体的な数字での説明のどちらを好むかを調べた研究のSRで、 https://t.co/UiSfnDxjJL
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Understanding Variability in Verbal Risk Interpretation in Healthcare
This video discusses the imprecision and individual preferences in interpreting verbal risk terms like 'rare' or 'common' in health communications. It highlights the importance of using numerical data alongside verbal…
医学的コミュニケーションにおいて、患者は稀である(rare)やよくある(common)といった単語を聞いたときに何%くらいと解釈しているのか、またそういった曖昧な説明と具体的な数字での説明のどちらを好むかを調べた研究のSRで、 https://t.co/UiSfnDxjJL
RT @GuyattGH: #Systematicreview: #patients have widely variable interpretation of verbal statements of probability. Want patients to unders…
RT @GuyattGH: #Systematicreview: #patients have widely variable interpretation of verbal statements of probability. Want patients to unders…
RT @GuyattGH: #Systematicreview: #patients have widely variable interpretation of verbal statements of probability. Want patients to unders…
#Systematicreview: #patients have widely variable interpretation of verbal statements of probability. Want patients to understand, use numbers – as good decision aids, accompanied by pictograms, do. https://t.co/33RDFCc4En https://t.co/BJvqJmM5BM https://t.co/nEwvN0MFxE https://t.co/wPdJBMtUL0
RT @NRM_MD: How we discuss the probability of an outcome is important. This is a nice summary, and analysis, of 33 papers on how perspectiv…
How we discuss the probability of an outcome is important. This is a nice summary, and analysis, of 33 papers on how perspectives differ on the meaning of word like “rare” and “common”, among other descriptors. The tables are parti…https://t.co/E2ueU6FxOP https://t.co/myANdsZ2Yl
Perceptions of risk probabilities: Patients typically *overestimate* compared to the way probabilities are presented for medication risk labeling purposes Maybe we should use absolute numbers? Describe how likely, instead of unlikely? https://t.co/YLnjhYTH4X #medtwitter
RT @jsancker: Did you know that when patients hear about a "rare" side effect, they think it will affect 10% of people? Learn about how peo…
RT @jsancker: Did you know that when patients hear about a "rare" side effect, they think it will affect 10% of people? Learn about how peo…
RT @jsancker: Did you know that when patients hear about a "rare" side effect, they think it will affect 10% of people? Learn about how peo…
RT @jsancker: Did you know that when patients hear about a "rare" side effect, they think it will affect 10% of people? Learn about how peo…
Avoiding numeric information to describe risks may not match patient preferences, pts interpret verbal risk terms in a highly variable way. https://t.co/mCjnISd42n
RT @jsancker: Did you know that when patients hear about a "rare" side effect, they think it will affect 10% of people? Learn about how peo…
Did you know that when patients hear about a "rare" side effect, they think it will affect 10% of people? Learn about how people interpret "rare," "common," and other verbal probability terms in our systematic review just published in @JournalGIM. https://t.co/TsINsIpvqn
RT @jsancker: A highlight from yesterday: My @WCMPopHealthSci student Katerina Andreadis knocked it out of the park in her first AMIA talk!…
A highlight from yesterday: My @WCMPopHealthSci student Katerina Andreadis knocked it out of the park in her first AMIA talk! Our systematic review on patient interpretation of risk terms like “rare” and “common” is open access in JGIM. https://t.co/isTP7BHwQ5. #AMIA2021 https://t.co/MEyRndrg9B
RT @jsancker: Did you know that when you call a side effect “rare,” patients think it will happen in 9% of cases?? Find out how patients in…
Did you know that when you call a side effect “rare,” patients think it will happen in 9% of cases?? Find out how patients interpret so-called verbal probabilities from my student Katerina Andreadis in session S55 this morning at #AMIA2021 https://t.co/isTP7BHwQ5
RT @JournalGIM: How do patients interpret terms such as "rare" or "common"? You might be surprised by the findings! Read this #systematicre…
RT @JournalGIM: How do patients interpret terms such as "rare" or "common"? You might be surprised by the findings! Read this #systematicre…
How do patients interpret terms such as "rare" or "common"? You might be surprised by the findings! Read this #systematicreview to find out more about patient interpretation and preferences! #riskcommunication #healthliteracy @WCMPopHealthSci https://t.co/iUaFbdimKq https://t.co/IiGrjJzztP
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