Unravelling clinicians' shared decision-making adoption: a qualitative exploration through the lens of diffusion of innovations theory.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study uses the diffusion of innovations (DOI) theory to comprehensively understand the adoption of shared decision-making (SDM) in clinical practice, specifically focusing on the 'knowledge' and 'persuasion' stages within DOI. We aim to understand the challenges and dynamics associated with SDM adoption, offering insights for more patient-centred decision-making in healthcare.

Design

This qualitative study employs a modified framework analysis approach, integrating ethnographic and interview data from prior research, along with additional interviews. The framework used is based on the DOI theory.

Study setting and participants

This study was conducted in the obstetrics and gynaecology department of a tertiary teaching hospital in the Eastern region of

SUBMITTER: Spinnewijn L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11328636 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature