Nurses' perceptions of shared decision-making with older adults using home care services in South Korea: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Older adults receiving home care often face complex decisions. This study explored how home care nurses in South Korea perceive these decisions and their involvement in shared decision-making (SDM), aiming to inform better support strategies for both clients and care providers.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted with 154 home care nurses between August and September 2023. Descriptive statistics, ANOVA, Pearson correlation and multiple linear regression analyses were used, with significance set at p < 0.05.

Results

Nurses identified 'whether to stay at home or move' as the most difficult decision faced by older adults. Although nurses reported a moderate-to-high level of self-perceived SDM involvement (3.73 ± 0.80), they were less involved

SUBMITTER: Doan TT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12575278 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature