Table 4. Summary of participant suggestions for content, format, and delivery of an AF ablation decision aid Table 4. Summary of participant suggestions for content, format, and delivery of an AF ablation decision aid
Content Format and delivery
Description of AF, how the ablation treats it, and risks/benefits Improving patient confidence in the procedure Predicting post-ablation outcomes based on personal characteristics Patient and clinician testimonials Web-based tool with print option Flexibility to use before or after an ablation consult Framing risks and benefits using data and evidence Incorporating visualizations Translations to different language