Nurses' perceptions of patient involvement in shared decision-making in cardiovascular care.

ABSTRACT: It is important for nurses to involve patients in their own care to enable shared decision-making. This study aimed to explore the perceptions of nurses regarding the degree to which involvement in shared decision-making takes place in clinical settings during consultations. Previous studies have shown that the use of shared decision-making by healthcare professionals can improve their caring practices and the quality of life of their patients. However, studies have also shown little evidence of the existence of shared decision-making in clinical practice. One step forward can be to clarify nurses' perceptions of patient involvement in shared decision-making. Qualitative data were collected from 10 nurses at four Swedish hospitals using a semi-structured, open-ended interview guide. The da

SUBMITTER: Siouta E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10746438 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature