Can electronic assessment tools improve the process of shared decision-making? A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patient involvement in decision-making plays a prominent role in improving the quality of healthcare. Despite this, shared decision-making is not routinely implemented. However, electronic assessment tools that capture patients' history, symptoms, opinions and values prior to their medical appointment are used by healthcare professionals during patient consultations to facilitate shared decision-making.

Objective

To assess the effectiveness of electronic assessment tools to improve the shared decision-making process.

Method

A systematic review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines. Published literature was searched on MEDLINE, EMBASE and PsycINFO to identify potentially relevant studies. Data were extracted and analysed narratively.

Results

Seven

SUBMITTER: Wickramasekera N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10170559 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature