In a mixed-methods design the investigators will study decision making processes and experiences regarding a diagnostic trajectory before and after the introduction of a patient decision aid for people with memory complaints, their significant others and their GPs. The 'before group' will receive diagnostics as usual from their GPs. The 'after group' will use the patient decision aid. The investigators expect the patient decision aid to increase the level of SDM and to contribute to a timely and personalized diagnostic trajectory. Data will be collected using semi-structured interviews, questionnaires and information retrieved from people with memory complaints' medical records.
Age range
60 Years
Sex
ALL
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The course of the decision-making process (number of consultations)
Timeframe: From the start of the 'before group phase' of the study studied up to 6 months. After implementation of the patient decision aid, the 'after group phase' will start and the measures will be studies up to 6 months after the start of this phase.
Final outcome of the decision-making process
Timeframe: From the start of the 'before group phase' of the study studied up to 6 months. After implementation of the patient decision aid, the 'after group phase' will start and the measures will be studies up to 6 months after the start of this phase.
Experiences during the decision-making process (people with memory complaints)
Timeframe: From the start of the 'before group phase' of the study studied up to 6 months. After implementation of the patient decision aid, the 'after group phase' will start and the measures will be studies up to 6 months after the start of this phase.
Experiences during the decision-making process (significant others of people with memory complaints)
Timeframe: From the start of the 'before group phase' of the study studied up to 6 months. After implementation of the patient decision aid, the 'after group phase' will start and the measures will be studies up to 6 months after the start of this phase.
Experiences during the decision-making process (general practitioners)
Timeframe: From the start of the 'before group phase' of the study studied up to 6 months. After implementation of the patient decision aid, the 'after group phase' will start and the measures will be studies up to 6 months after the start of this phase.
Perceived shared decision-making
Timeframe: From the start of the 'before group phase' of the study studied up to 6 months. After implementation of the patient decision aid, the 'after group phase' will start and the measures will be studies up to 6 months after the start of this phase.
Level of shared decision-making
Timeframe: From the start of the 'before group phase' of the study studied up to 6 months. After implementation of the patient decision aid, the 'after group phase' will start and the measures will be studies up to 6 months after the start of this phase.
Self-efficacy regarding shared decision making
Timeframe: From the start of the 'before group phase' of the study studied up to 6 months. After implementation of the patient decision aid, the 'after group phase' will start and the measures will be studies up to 6 months after the start of this phase.
Decisional conflict
Timeframe: From the start of the 'before group phase' of the study studied up to 6 months. After implementation of the patient decision aid, the 'after group phase' will start and the measures will be studies up to 6 months after the start of this phase.
The course of the decision-making process (free text notes)
Timeframe: From the start of the 'before group phase' of the study studied up to 6 months. After implementation of the patient decision aid, the 'after group phase' will start and the measures will be studies up to 6 months after the start of this phase.