Shared decision making in Australian physiotherapy practice: A survey of knowledge, attitudes, and self-reported use.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To assess Australian physiotherapists' knowledge about, attitudes towards, and self-reported use of shared decision making, as well as perceived barriers to its implementation in practice.

Methods

Physiotherapists registered for a national Australian physiotherapy conference were invited via email and the conference app to complete a self-administered online questionnaire about shared decision making, including: a) knowledge, b) attitude to and reported approach in practice, c) behaviours used, d) barriers, e) previous training and future training interest. Responses were analysed descriptively and open-ended questions synthesised narratively.

Results

372 physiotherapists (71% female, mean age 45 years, mean experience 23 years) completed the survey. Respond

SUBMITTER: Hoffmann T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8136718 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature