Table 3 Decisional Regret Scale, original and adapted versions

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1

It was the right decision

I wish she would have made a different decision about what type of surgery to have

It was the right decision

2

I regret the choice that was made

I wish she would have chosen a different surgeon to perform her surgery

I regret the choice that was made

3

I would go for the same choice if I had to do it over again

I wish she would have taken more time to make decision about her treatment

I would go for the same choice if I had to do it over again

4

The choice did me a lot of harm

I wish she would have consulted more doctors about her treatment before making a decision

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5

The decision was a wise one

I would have her do everything the same

The decision was a wise one