Shared decision making in medicine: The influence of situational treatment factors

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• 作者：Meike Mü ; ller-Engelmann ; ^a ; ^{meike.mueller-engelmann@staff.uni-marburg.de} ; Heidi Keller^a ; Norbert Donner-Banzhoff^a ; Tanja Krones^a
• 关键词：MeSH ; decision making ; physician– ; patient relations ; patient preference ; bioethics ; patient acceptance of health care ; Non-MeSH ; shared decision making ; patient participation
• 刊名：Patient Education and Counseling
• 出版年：2011
• 出版时间：February 2011
• 年：2011
• 卷：82
• 期：2
• 页码：240-246
• 全文大小：163 K

文摘

Objective

Although shared decision making (SDM) has become increasingly important in bioethical discussions and clinical practice, it is not clear in which treatment situations SDM is suitable. We address this question by investigating social norms on the appropriateness of SDM in different situations.

Methods

We conducted qualitative expert interviews with patients, general practitioners, and health administration and research professionals.

Results

SDM was considered to be most important in severe illness and chronic condition. Furthermore, SDM was indicated to be required if there is more than one therapeutic option, especially if it is not clear which option is best. Interviewees classified end-of-life decisions and decisions about prevention as those that primarily should be made by informed patients. On the other hand a paternalistic decision was considered most appropriate in emergency situations and when the patient does not want to participate in decision making.

Conclusion

This study demonstrates that multiple situational factors and their interactions must be considered regarding the scope of SDM in medical consultation.

Practice implications

Research addressing this question will help physicians adjust their consultation style and allow implementations of SDM and decision aids to be tailored more appropriately to complex treatment situations.