Patient education and counseling
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To test whether presenting attribute levels in words or graphics generates different results with respect to attribute level interpretation, relative importance and participation probabilities. ⋯ Future research on the use of either words or graphics is recommended in order to establish guidelines on how to develop a valid presentation method for attribute levels in the choice tasks of a DCE.
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To identify the optimal measurement instrument for assessing health literacy in a clinical setting. ⋯ In the absence of a more comprehensive health literacy instrument, the NVS is a practical instrument to quickly assess for health literacy in a clinical setting.
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The aim of this systematic literature review was to ascertain the patient perspective regarding the role of the doctor in the discussion of spirituality. ⋯ This review demonstrated that many patients have a strong interest in discussing spirituality in the medical consultation. Doctors should endeavor to identify which patients would welcome such conversations.