Understanding how and under what circumstances decision coaching works for people making healthcare decisions: a realist review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Decision coaching is non-directive support delivered by a trained healthcare provider to help people prepare to actively participate in making healthcare decisions. This study aimed to understand how and under what circumstances decision coaching works for people making healthcare decisions.

Methods

We followed the realist review methodology for this study. This study was built on a Cochrane systematic review of the effectiveness of decision coaching interventions for people facing healthcare decisions. It involved six iterative steps: (1) develop the initial program theory; (2) search for evidence; (3) select, appraise, and prioritize studies; (4) extract and organize data; (5) synthesize evidence; and (6) consult stakeholders and draw conclusions.

Results

SUBMITTER: Zhao J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9548102 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature