Open AccessAdaptation and qualitative evaluation of Ask 3 Questions — a simple and generic intervention to foster patient empowerment
Author(s) -
Lindig Anja,
Hahlweg Pola,
Frerichs Wiebke,
Topf Cheyenne,
Reemts Martin,
Scholl Isabelle
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
health expectations
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.314
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1369-7625
pISSN - 1369-6513
DOI - 10.1111/hex.13114
Subject(s) - german , ask price , focus group , psychological intervention , empowerment , psychology , intervention (counseling) , patient empowerment , adaptation (eye) , medical education , health care , qualitative research , applied psychology , nursing , medicine , sociology , social science , neuroscience , political science , economy , archaeology , anthropology , economics , history , economic growth , law
Background Patients are often not actively engaged in medical encounters. Short interventions like Ask 3 Questions (Ask3Q) can increase patient participation in decision‐making. Up to now, Ask3Q was not available in German. Objective To translate Ask3Q and evaluate its acceptability and feasibility. Methods We translated and adapted several English versions of Ask3Q using a team translation protocol and cognitive interviews. Acceptability and feasibility of the final German Ask3Q version were assessed via focus groups and interviews with patients and healthcare professionals (HCPs). Data were analysed via qualitative content analysis. Results Translation and adaptation were successful. Participants of focus groups and interviews perceived Ask3Q as a tool to empower patients to ask more questions. Moreover, it was seen as a guideline for physicians not to forget conveying important information. Several characteristics of patients, HCPs, the clinical setting and the intervention were identified as facilitators and barriers for an effective implementation of Ask3Q. Conclusion We provide the German version of Ask3Q. According to participants, implementation of Ask3Q in the German healthcare system is feasible. Future studies should evaluate if positive effects of Ask3Q can be replicated for patient participation and communication behaviour of HCPs in Germany.