VERG Researchers: Shrishail Zalake and Christopher You
Description: GET PrEPD: Goal Elicitation, Treatment Prioritization, & Electronically Practiced Discussion) to enhance patients’ ability to partner with their providers and effectively advocate for their own needs
Problem: Advocating the needs of patients who have severe mental illnesses or are from minority backgrounds.
Goals: Decision Making (SDM).
Patient Activation-The Patient Activation Measure is a commercial product which assesses an individual’s knowledge, skill, and confidence for managing one’s health and healthcare
Shared Decision Making (SDM)-When SDM takes place, patients and providers share information, express preferences, discuss risks and uncertainties, and ultimately agree on a plan.
