Award
Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs 11238086
Implementation of shared decision making in rheumatoid arthritis: A stepped wedge, cluster-randomized trial
Recipient
Portland VA Medical Center
Awarded
November 20, 2025
Identifier
11238086
A stepped wedge, cluster-randomized trial led by the Portland VA Medical Center to assess a shared decision making intervention for rheumatoid arthritis among Veterans, focusing on disease activity, medication adherence, and patient knowledge.
Description
This project aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a multi-component shared decision making intervention on rheumatoid arthritis (RA) disease activity, medication adherence, and patient knowledge among Veterans. The study employs a stepped-wedge, cluster-randomized controlled trial design across three sites, led by the Portland VA Medical Center. The project aligns with VA priorities for health care value, quality, and health equity.