Patient-engaged Development and Testing of Educational Content on Side Effects of Statins

Patient-engaged Development and Pilot Testing of Educational Content to Improve Understanding of Pharmacological vs Nocebo Effects of Statins

The purpose of this study is to learn about people's experiences and perspectives on side effects of statins and to use this information to develop and test educational content to help people understand statin side effects when they are newly prescribed a statin. Participants in the first phase of the study will fill out a survey and participate in a focus group or interview. Participants in the second phase of the study will view educational content, fill out a survey, and participate in two interviews.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Has at least one cardiovascular risk factor, including diabetes (DM), hypertension (HTN), hyperlipidemia (HLD), or a 10-year risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) of equal to or greater than 7.5%
• Able to speak and read English

Exclusion Criteria:

• Established diagnosis of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), including coronary artery disease (CAD), peripheral arterial disease (PAD), or history of stroke
• Unable to access and engage with web-based education content for any reason (either independently or with the help of a support person)
• Is a healthcare professional at the college level or above, defined as a registered nurse, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, physician, dentist, or pharmacist
• Has a graduate-level degree of any kind
• Hospice or end-of-life