| Journal | JMIR research protocols |
| Study Type | Systematic Review |
| Population | Human participants |
This item covers developments relevant to cannabis medicine and clinical practice. Clinicians monitoring evidence in this area should review the source material.
Conventional treatments have been frequently reported to offer partial relief for some individuals managing arthritis pain and related symptoms, leading many to consider alternative options, such as cannabis. Informed decision-making about cannabis use requires patients to weigh potential benefits and risks in light of their personal values and preferences. This study aims to systematically develop a theory-driven, evidence-based, user-centered decision aid (DA) for older adults with arthritis, considering medical cannabis. The Ottawa Decision Support Framework, the International Patient Decision Aids Standards, and the User-Centeredness approach guided the DA development process in 4 phases. Phase 1 (completed) involved scoping reviews to explore the development of shared decision-making (SDM) tools and the literature addressing cannabis use in arthritis, guided by the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) framework. Phase 2 (in progress) consists
“This is a development worth tracking. The clinical implications will become clearer as more evidence accumulates.”
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