Alphabetical List of Decision Aids by Health Topic
Click on the title below to view a summary of the decision aid and a link for getting access to it. The developer is listed after each title.
Acne
- Acne Decision Aid. Windsor Clinical Research Inc.
Advance Directives
- Advance care planning 1 - Think about the treatment you desire and whom you share your thoughts with - St. Luke's International University
Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's and other dementias: Long-term care options. Mayo Clinic
- Gene Test or Not. An online tool to help you decide whether or not to get tested to learn your genetic risk for late-onset Alzheimer's disease. Virginia Tech
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
- Esclerosis Lateral Amiotrófica (ELA) [Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)] Secretariat for Healthcare and Participation. Ministry of Health of Catalonia.
- Genetic Testing and MND. University of Sheffield and University of Leeds
- Predictive Genetic Testing and MND. University of Sheffield, University of Leeds
Angina
- A PtDA for angina patients with qi deficiency and blood stasis TCM pattern Second Affiliated Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Angina treatment: Stents, drugs, lifestyle changes - What's best? Mayo Clinic
Arrhythmia
- Should My Child(ren) Have Predictive Genetic Testing For Long QT Syndrome? University of Alberta
Assisted Living
Asthma
- Outil d’aide à la décision médicament inhalé, version CSI - What are my options regarding inhaled corticosteroids use to improve asthma control? Chair in Knowledge Translation, Université Laval
Atrial Fibrillation
- A Decision Aid for AFib Stroke Prevention for Patients with Atrial Fibrillation. American College of Cardiology
- Making a decision about: further treatment for atrial fibrillation (AF). NHS England
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- A decision aid to facilitate shared decision making for adults newly diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. St .Luke's International University
- ADHD Treatment for the School-Age Child Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Bipolar Disorder
- Bipolar disorder: Is valproate the right treatment for me? NHS England
- Bipolar II Decision Aid. The University of Sydney
Birth Control
- Anticoncepción (Contraconception). Secretariat for Healthcare and Participation. Ministry of Health of Catalonia.
- La vasectomie: Est-ce le bon choix pour moi? Un outil d'aide a la decision. University of Laval, Quebec City
Bladder cancer
- Should I have a stoma or an internal reservoir when removing my bladder cancer? Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Bone Density
- Fragility Fracture Decision Aid Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care
Breast Cancer
- Begin Exploring Fertility Options, Risks & Expectations (BEFORE): A decision aid for young breast cancer patients in Canada. St. Michael's Hospital
- Breast cancer surgery. University Hospital of North Norway and Hospital of Southern Norway
- Breast Screening Decisions Weill Cornell Medical College
- Early detection of Breast Cancer: Helping You Decide. InforMa Study Group
- Should I Continue Getting Mammograms? -For Women Age 75 to 84 Years- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
- Should I Continue Getting Mammograms? -For Women Age 85 or older- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
- Taking a medicine to reduce the chance of developing breast cancer: postmenopausal women at high risk. NICE
- Taking a medicine to reduce the chance of developing breast cancer: postmenopausal women at moderately increased risk. NICE
- Taking tamoxifen to reduce the chance of developing breast cancer: premenopausal women at high risk. NICE
- Taking tamoxifen to reduce the chance of developing breast cancer: premenopausal women at moderately increased risk. NICE
- The possibility of prophylactic radiotherapy after breast-conserving surgery for early breast cancer. Centre for Shared Decision Making (CFFB)
Breast reconstruction
- Reconstrucción mamaria después de cirugía por cáncer. [Breast reconstruction after cancer surgery.] Secretariat for Healthcare and Participation. Ministry of Health of Catalonia.
Cancer
- Cancer, Fertility and Me: Helping you make the right decision for you. Department of Psychology, Leeds Becket University, Leeds
Cardiomyopathy
- A Decision Aid For Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Primary Prevention. McMaster University
- Should I Take Mavacamten for Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy? (Non-Surgery) University of British Columbia
- Should I Take Mavacamten for Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy? (Surgery) University of British Columbia
- Should My Child(ren) Have Predictive Genetic Testing For Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy? University of Alberta
- Should My Child(ren) Have Predictive Genetic Testing For Dilated Cardiomyopathy? University of Alberta
- Should My Child(ren) Have Predictive Genetic Testing For Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy? University of Alberta
Caregiver Health
- Stress in Caregivers: Options to Limit Stress in Caregivers of Older Adults ; Stress chez le proche aidant: options de soutien pour le proche aidant d’une personne âgée Laval University, Quebec city
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Making a decision about carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). NHS England
- Síndrome de túnel carpiano. [Carpal tunnel syndrome.] Secretariat for Healthcare and Participation. Ministry of Health of Catalonia.
Cataract
- Making a decision about cataracts. NHS England
Childbirth
- Birth Choices: What is best for you... Vaginal or Caesarean Birth? Yale University School of Nursing
- Finding a Way to Relieve Delivery Pain That is Right for You. St.Luke's International University
- Pain relief during childbirth. Women`s Clinic at Haukeland Univ. Hospital and Univ. Hospital of North Norway
- Your Choice: Spontaneous Labor Or Labor Induction? Partner to Decide
Childhood Immunization
- The MMR Decision Aid: Are you considering MMR vaccination for your child? University of Sydney
Cholesterol
- Statin side effects: Weigh the benefits and risks. Mayo Clinic
- Statins: Are these cholesterol-lowering drugs right for you? Mayo Clinic
Chronic Kidney Disease
- A Dialysis and Conservative Care Decision Aid: Living with Kidney Disease. Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust/University of Leeds
- Dialysis choice. Aarhus University Hospital, Department of Renal Medicine
- Dialysis: making the right choices for you - The Dialysis Decision Aid Booklet. University of Leeds
- End-stage chronic kidney disease. University Hospital of North Norway, Oslo University Hospital (OUS)
- Enfermedad renal crónica avanzada. [Advanced chronic kidney disease.] Secretariat for Healthcare and Participation. Ministry of Health of Catalonia.
- My Kidney Life Plan. Medical Education Institute, Inc.
Colorectal Cancer
- Quebec Colorectal Cancer Screening - Decision Aid. Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux
- Understanding genetic tests for Lynch syndrome: Information and decision aid. Centre for Genetics Education, NSW Health
Coronary Artery Disease
- Decision aid for people with Chronic Kidney Disease and signs of Coronary Heart Disease University of Calgary
Dementia
- A Decision Aid about Goals of Care for Patients with Dementia University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Choosing a support option for caregivers of older adults living with dementia ; Les options pour soutenir le proche aidant d'un aîné présentant des troubles neurocognitifs Laval University in Quebec city
- Choosing an option to maintain the quality of life of older adults living with thinking or memory limitations ; Les options pour assurer la qualité de vie des aînés qui présentent des troubles de la mémoire et de l'attention Laval University in Quebec city
- Choosing Whether or Not to Prepare a Protection Mandate (Power of Attorney) ; Préparer ou non un mandat de protection en prévision de l’inaptitude ? Laval University in Quebec city
- Deciding whether or not to stop driving following a diagnosis of dementia ; Arrêter ou non la conduite automobile suite à un diagnostic de troubles de mémoire et d'attention? Laval University in Quebec city
- Dementia and Driving: A decision aid. University of Wollongong
- Making Choices: Feeding Options for Patients with Dementia. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine
- Supporting you to make decisions while caring for someone living with dementia during Coronavirus (COVID19) and beyond Centre for Ageing Population Studies
Depression
- A Decision Aid for Depression Treatment. Psychoeducation Committee, The Japanese Society of Mood Disorders
- Depression: Options to Improve Mood in Older Adults ; Dépression: options pour améliorer l’humeur de la personne âgée Laval University, Quebec city
- The Alcohol and Depression Decision Aid for Psychological Treatments (ADDAPT) The University of Sydney, The Matilda Centre
Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetes mellitus tipo 2 [Diabetes mellitus type 2] Secretariat for Healthcare and Participation. Ministry of Health of Catalonia.
- PEER Diabetes Medication Decision Aid University of British Columbia
- Type 2 diabetes in adults: controlling your blood glucose by taking a second medicine – what are your options? NICE
End of Life Issues
- Advance care planning 2 - Think about the treatment you hope for if you have difficulty recovering - St. Luke's International University
- Plan Well Guide: A novel decision aid to support serious illness decision-making. Queen's University
- Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy for Existential Distress: Making the Right Choice for You. Université Laval
- Understanding the Options: Planning care for critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit. Ottawa Patient Decision Aid Research Group
Endometriosis
- Endometriosis. Secretariat for Healthcare and Participation. Ministry of Health of Catalonia.
- Hormone treatment for endometriosis symptoms – what are my options? NICE
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). WiserCare, Inc.
- Making a decision about enlarged prostate (BPE). NHS England
Epilepsy
Finger Injuries and Disorders
- Making a decision about: Dupuytren's contracture. Personalised Care Group, NHS England
Gallstones
- Making a decision about gallstones. NHS England
Genetic Testing
- Video Education and Result-Dependent dIsclosure (VERDI) Intervention. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Glaucoma
- Making a decision about open-angle glaucoma. NHS England
Heart Failure
- A decision aid for Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD): A device for patients with advanced heart failure. University of Colorado School of Medicine
- Deciding Together: A Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) Decision Aid Center for Medical Ethics and Healthy Policy, Baylor College of Medicine
- Should I take a "Flozin" for My Heart Failure with Preserved or Mildly-Reduced Ejection Fraction? University of British Columbia
Heart Valve Diseases
- Severe aortic stenosis. Should I have aortic valve replacement. University Hospital of North Norway
- Treatment Options for Severe Aortic Stenosis for Patients Deciding Between TAVI And Surgery: For Patients With Low or Intermediate Surgical Risk. American College of Cardiology
Heartburn
- Should I keep taking my acid reflux medication? deprescribing.org
Hernia
- Making a decision about inguinal hernia. NHS England
Herniated Disk
- Spinal Herniated Disc. WiserCare, Inc.
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa Decision Aid. Windsor Clinical Research Inc.
HIV: PrEP and PEP
- Decision support tool for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) St. Michael's Hospital Unity Health Toronto
Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Hormone therapy: Is it right for you? Mayo Clinic
HPV
- HPV Vaccine DECIDE University of Texas School of Public Health San Antonio
Hydrocephalus
- Idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus. University Hospital of North Norway
Hyperthyroidism
- Graves' disease. University Hospital of North Norway
Infectious Diseases
- A COVID-19 Decision Aid: How do I choose when to interact with people or take part in activities outside my home during the pandemic? Palo Alto University
Kidney Cancer
- Should I have surgery to remove part or all of my kidney for my kidney tumor? The Ottawa Hospital, Division of Urology; Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
- Should I receive Pembrolizumab after kidney cancer surgery to prevent cancer from coming back? The University of Toronto, Kidney Cancer Research Network of Canada
- What is the best treatment for my small kidney tumour? The Ottawa Hospital, Division of Urology; Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Kidney Failure
- My Choice for My Kidneys. Duke-NUS Medical School
Laser Eye Surgery
- LASIK surgery: Is it right for you? Mayo Clinic
Lung cancer
- Choice of Radiation Dose in Lung Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy. Centre for Shared Decision Making (CFFB)
- Lung Cancer Screening: Is it right for me? The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Quebec Lung Cancer Screening Decision aid tool. Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux
- Should I Take operation For My Stage I and II non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)? Department of Thoracic Surgery West China Hospital
Lung Diseases
- To take antibiotics or not? Acute respiratory tract infections (ARIs): a diagnostic decision support tool. Université Laval
Macular Degeneration
Male Breast Cancer
- Understanding genetic tests for men who have a family history of breast and ovarian cancer: Information and decision aid. Centre for Genetics Education, NSW Health
Mastectomy
Multiple Sclerosis
- Esclerosis múltiple [Multiple sclerosis] Secretariat for Healthcare and Participation. Ministry of Health of Catalonia.
- Treatment Decision Making and Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis. The CRIMSON Project Decision Aid Booklet. University of Leeds - Leeds
Nursing Homes
Nutrition for Older Adults
- Malnutrition: Options to Limit Weight Loss in Older Adults ; Sous-alimentation: options pour limiter la perte de poids de la personne âgée Laval University, Quebec city
Older Adult Health
- Driving and staying independent: A decision aid for older drivers. University of Wollongong
Older Adult Mental Health
- Mild Problems with Thinking or Memory: Options to Maintain Mental Skills in Older Adults ; Troubles légers de la mémoire et de l’attention: options pour maintenir les capacités mentales de la personne âgée Laval University, Quebec city
Osteoarthritis
- Hip Osteoarthritis. WiserCare, Inc.
- Hip osteoarthritis. Univ. Hospital of North Norway, Haukeland Univ.hospital, Vestre Viken Hosp.Trust
- Knee Osteoarthritis. WiserCare, Inc.
- Knee osteoarthritis. University Hospital of North Norway, Nordland Hospital
- Making a decision about hip osteoarthritis. NHS England
- Making a decision about knee osteoarthritis. Personalised Care Group, NHS England
Ostomy
- Ostomía digestiva [Digestive ostomy] Secretariat for Healthcare and Participation. Ministry of Health of Catalonia.
- Ostomía Urológica [Urinary Ostomy] Secretariat for Healthcare and Participation. Ministry of Health of Catalonia.
Ovarian Cancer
- Should I take niraparib for my ovarian cancer? Saskatchewan Cancer Agency
Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreatic cancer. University Hospital of North Norway
Pancreatic Diseases
- Pancreatic cysts. University Hospital of North Norway
Parkinson's Disease
Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Show Me PAD. Yale University
Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Breast implants: Saline vs. silicone Mayo Clinic
- Making quality decisions about primary breast augmentation surgery. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Emory University
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- PTSD Treatment Decision Aid: The choice is yours. National Center for PTSD, White River Junction VA
Premature Babies
- Decision aid for anticipated extremely premature infants. University of Ottawa
Prenatal Testing
- What are my options regarding prenatal screening tests? ; Quelles sont mes options concernant le test de dépistage prénatal? Université Laval
Prostate cancer
- Cáncer de próstata [Prostate cancer] Secretariat for Healthcare and Participation. Ministry of Health of Catalonia.
- Le dépistage du cancer de la prostate : une décision qui VOUS appartient! [Prostate cancer screening: It's YOUR decision!] Collège des médecins du Québec
- Localized prostate cancer. University Hospital of North Norway
- Prostate Cancer Decision Aid for Early-stage Patients Division of Cancer Care and Epidemiology, Cancer Research Institute, Queen's U
- Prostate cancer screening: Should you get a PSA test? Mayo Clinic
- Prostate Cancer. WiserCare, Inc.
Psoriasis
- Psoriasis Decision Aid. Windsor Clinical Research Inc.
Psychotic Disorders
- Antipsychotic Medication Decision Aid. Temple University
- Psychosis. University Hospital of North Norway, Haukeland univ.Hospital
Respiratory Failure
- When a child may use a ventilator for a long time. Columbia University
Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Artritis reumatoide [Rheumatoid Arthritis] Secretariat for Healthcare and Participation. Ministry of Health of Catalonia.
- Motherhood Choices: A Decision Aid for Women with Rheumatoid Arthritis (2nd ed.). University of Western Sydney and University of Sydney
Seniors' Health
- Maintaining Independence in Daily Activities: Options to Maintain Independence of the Older Adult ; Maintenir l’indépendance dans les activités quotidiennes: options pour maintenir l’indépendance de la personne âgée Laval University, Quebec city
- Whether or not to take a vitamin D supplement ; Prendre ou non un supplément en vitamine D Laval University in Quebec city
Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis. WiserCare, Inc.
Stroke
Thymoma
- Should I Choose Surgery for My Stage I Thymoma? Department of Thoracic Surgery West China Hospital
Tongue Tie
- My Baby has a Tongue-Tie: Should I Have it Released? Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Tonsillitis
Urinary Incontinence
- Decision aid for women experiencing stress urinary incontinence. Agency for Clinical Innovation
- Stress Urinary Incontinence - Patient Decision Aid (SUI-PDA) NHS Ayrshire & Arran Health Board
Uterine Fibroids
- Myoma (uterine fibroid). University Hospital of North Norway
Vaccines
- COVID-19 Vaccine in Pregnancy Decision Aids University of Massachusetts Medical School – Baystate Health
- COVID-19 Vaccine: Is It the Right Choice for Me? EBSCO Clinical Decisions
- I am pregnant and have been offered a COVID-19 vaccination. What are my options? Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists; The Royal College of Midwives
- I have an autoimmune rheumatic disease, should I get a vaccine for COVID-19 Canadian Rheumatology Association
- I’m pregnant or breastfeeding. Should I get the COVID-19 vaccine? Nova Scotia Vaccine Expert Panel and Reproductive Care Program of Nova Scotia
- Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine Decision Aid. Monash University
- Should I get or not get the latest COVID-19 vaccine? School of Nursing, University of Ottawa
- Should I have the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine? AskShareKnow
- Should I have the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine? AskShareKnow
- Vaccination in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Patient Decision-Making Tool: I am pregnant or breastfeeding. Should I get the COVID-19 Vaccine? The Provincial Council for Maternal and Child Health
Varicose Veins
Weight control
- Morbid obesity. University Hospital of North Norway, Nordland Hospital, Vestfold Hospital Trust
Last modified: 2025-12-05.
