Shared Decision Making for Urolithiasis: The Use of a Patient Decision Making Aid

Patient decision making aids are increasingly used in the management of several diseases and they require patient input into development. In our study the aid improved patient self-reported understanding of surgical options for ureteral stone removal. Notably, most participants still preferred to make decisions based on the surgeon recommendation. Modification of the patient decision making aid based on patient suggestions will enhance its usefulness and applicability in the clinical setting.