Option grid
Option Grid
Option Grid (pronunciation: /ˈɒpʃən ɡrɪd/) is a decision-making tool used in the field of healthcare to facilitate shared decision-making between patients and healthcare providers. The term is derived from the English words "option" and "grid", indicating a structured layout of choices.
Etymology
The term "Option Grid" is a compound word, with "option" derived from the Latin "optio" meaning "choice", and "grid" from the Old Norse "gritha", meaning "a lattice". Together, they represent a structured layout of choices.
Definition
An Option Grid is a tabular presentation of healthcare options, designed to help patients and healthcare providers engage in shared decision-making. It presents different treatment options side by side, along with their benefits, risks, and other relevant factors. This allows patients to compare options and make informed decisions about their healthcare.
Related Terms
- Shared Decision Making: A process in which healthcare providers and patients work together to make decisions about treatments, tests, or care plans.
- Patient-Centered Care: A healthcare approach that respects and responds to individual patient preferences, needs, and values.
- Health Literacy: The degree to which individuals can obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions.
- Evidence-Based Medicine: The conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of current best evidence in making decisions about the care of individual patients.
Usage in Healthcare
Option Grids are used in various healthcare settings, including primary care, specialist clinics, and hospitals. They are particularly useful in situations where multiple treatment options exist, and where patient preferences and values play a significant role in decision-making.
Benefits
Option Grids can improve patient understanding, engagement, and satisfaction. They can also facilitate shared decision-making, promote patient-centered care, and enhance health literacy.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Option grid
- Wikipedia's article - Option grid
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