Clinician feedback using a shared decision-making tool for the evaluation of patients with thyroid nodules-an observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

We pilot-tested an encounter conversation aid to support shared decision making (SDM) between patients with thyroid nodules and their clinicians.

Objective

Characterize the clinician feedback after providing care to patients with thyroid nodules using a tool to promote SDM conversations during the clinical encounter, and evaluate how clinicians used the tool during the visit.

Methods

Mixed method study in two academic centers in the U.S., including adult patients presenting for evaluation of thyroid nodules and their clinicians. We thematically analyzed interviews with clinicians after they used the SDM tool in at least three visits to characterize their feedback. Additionally, investigators evaluated visits recordings to determine the extent to which clini

SUBMITTER: Singh Ospina N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10999160 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature