Shared decision-making between health care providers and patients at a tertiary hospital diabetic Clinic in Tanzania.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients' participation in decision making regarding their treatment is defined in ethical, legal and human rights standards in the provision of care that concerns health providers and the entire community. This study was conducted to document experiences of patients and health care providers on shared decision making.

Methods

This study employed a phenomenological study design using in-depth interview technique. Study participants were diabetic patients visiting the clinic and healthcare providers working at Muhimbili National Hospital. Data was collected using the semi-structured interview guide with open-ended questions using an audio digital recorder. Content analysis method was used during analysis whereby categories were reached through the process of coding

SUBMITTER: Vedasto O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7780625 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature