Practitioners' views on shared decision-making implementation: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Shared decision-making (SDM) refers to the collaboration between patients and their healthcare providers to make clinical decisions based on evidence and patient preferences, often supported by patient decision aids (PDAs). This study explored practitioner experiences of SDM in a context where SDM has been successfully implemented. Specifically, we focused on practitioners' perceptions of SDM as a paradigm, factors influencing implementation success, and outcomes.

Methods

We used a qualitative approach to examine the experiences and perceptions of 10 Danish practitioners at a cancer hospital experienced in SDM implementation. A semi-structured interview format was used and interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed. Data was analyzed through thematic analysi

SUBMITTER: Ankolekar A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8584754 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature