Table 5 Average score for each item in the DISCERN instrument
Quality Criterion | Mean Ratinga (SD) |
|---|---|
Section 1: Reliability | |
1. Are the aims clear? | 2.0 (1.4) |
2. Does it achieve its aims? | 4.2 (0.8) |
3. Is it relevant? | 3.4 (0.8) |
4. Is it clear what sources of information were used to compile the publication (other than the author or producer)? | 1.5 (1.1) |
5. Is it clear when the information used or reported in the publication was produced? | 1.8 (1.1) |
6. Is it balanced and unbiased? | 3.1 (0.9) |
7. Does it provide details of additional sources of support and information? | 2.2 (1.3) |
8. Does it refer to areas of uncertainty? | 2.6 (1.2) |
Total Reliability Score | 18.4 (5.8) |
Section 2: Quality | |
9. Does it describe how each treatment works? | 4.5 (1.2) |
10.Does it describe the benefits of each treatment? | 4.1 (1.4) |
11. Does it describe the risks of each treatment? | 3.2 (1.9) |
12. Does it describe what would happen if no treatment is used? | 2.3 (1.5) |
13. Does it describe how the treatment choices affect overall quality of life? | 2.7 (1.1) |
14. Is it clear that there may be more than one possible treatment choice? | 2.5 (1.7) |
15. Does it provide support for shared decision-making? | 2.5 (1.1) |
Total Quality Score | 24.4 (6.8) |
16. Overall Rating of Sites | 2.7 (1.1) |
Total DISCERN Scores | 42.9 (10.5) |