Dietitians' Beliefs About Shared Decision-Making
Author Information
Author(s): Desroches Sophie, Lapointe Annie, Deschênes Sarah-Maude, Gagnon Marie-Pierre, Légaré France
Primary Institution: CHUQ Research Center, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Québec-Hôpital St-François-d'Assise, Québec, QC, Canada
Hypothesis
What are dietitians' salient beliefs regarding their adoption of shared decision-making behaviors?
Conclusion
Addressing dietitians' salient beliefs can guide the implementation of shared decision-making in nutrition clinical practice.
Supporting Evidence
- Most dietitians believe that shared decision-making improves patient adherence to treatment.
- Barriers to shared decision-making include lack of time and patients' medical conditions.
- Participants identified the multidisciplinary team and patients' families as important normative referents.
Takeaway
Dietitians believe that working together with patients to make dietary decisions can help patients stick to their treatment plans better.
Methodology
Twenty-one dietitians participated in four focus groups, discussing their beliefs about shared decision-making using a semi-structured interview guide.
Potential Biases
Potential social desirability bias may have influenced participants' responses.
Limitations
The study's findings may not be generalizable beyond the specific population of dietitians in a single Canadian province.
Participant Demographics
All participants were female dietitians aged 24 to 60, with a mean age of 39.3 years and an average of 13.2 years in practice.
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