Table 1 Intervention materials

Web-based educational decision-aid for patients

The educational web-based decision-aid was developed in collaboration with thuisarts.nl (homedoctor.nl), a Dutch website created by the Dutch GP association. The interactive tool provides patients with information about dyspepsia and its pathogenesis and explains treatment options as well as conservative management. The aim is to reassure patients, to give patients insight in their complaints and to learn them what they can do themselves to reduce complaints.

Flyers and posters for patients

Flyers and posters were available to raise awareness about appropriate care in dyspepsia and inform patients about the available decision-aid. A QR-code led patients directly to the online tool.