Research Alert

News — Oral anticoagulants (OACs) effectively reduce stroke risk, but about half the people who are prescribed OACs never take them. A study led by University of Utah Health has found that patient-facing and in-clinic decision aids improve shared decision-making and patient knowledge of OACs without extending appointments. “This study underscores the value of integrating decision aids into clinical practice to support informed, collaborative healthcare decisions,” says first author