Shared decision-making competency and its associated factors among palliative care nurses: a cross-sectional study in China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The role of nurses in shared decision-making (SDM) within the healthcare decision-making process has increasingly gained attention The ability of nurses to engage in effective SDM can significantly impact patient outcomes and satisfaction with care. Given the palliative care continues to evolve, this study aimed to investigate the level of SDM competency and explore associated factors among palliative care nurses in China.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted between June and July 2024. The convenience sample was recruited from five online Chinese palliative care nurse groups. Anonymous data were collected through a self-designed sociodemographic questionnaire, the Shared Decision-Making Competency Scale (SDMCS) and the Empathy Ability Scale (EAS). Multiv

SUBMITTER: Guo J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11803944 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature