Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Decision Making: Traditional Method01:14

Decision Making: Traditional Method

The process of hypothesis testing based on the traditional method includes calculating the critical value, testing the value of the test statistic using the sample data, and interpreting these values.
First, a specific claim about the population parameter is decided based on the research question and is stated in a simple form. Further, an opposing statement to this claim is also stated. These statements can act as null and alternative hypotheses, out of which a null hypothesis would be a...
Decision Making: P-value Method01:09

Decision Making: P-value Method

The process of hypothesis testing based on the P-value method includes calculating the P- value using the sample data and interpreting it.
First, a specific claim about the population parameter is proposed. The claim is based on the research question and is stated in a simple form. Further, an opposing statement to the claim  is also stated. These statements can act as null and alternative hypotheses:  a null hypothesis would be a neutral statement while the alternative hypothesis can have a...
Decision Making01:20

Decision Making

Decision-making is a fundamental cognitive process that involves evaluating alternatives and selecting among them. This process can range from simple choices, such as deciding what to wear, to complex decisions, like choosing a major in college or a career path. The complexity of the decision often dictates the approach we use, which can be broadly categorized into two types: automatic and controlled decision-making.
Automatic decision-making is fast, intuitive, and relies on gut feelings...
Ethical Dilemmas II01:30

Ethical Dilemmas II

Resolving an ethical dilemma in healthcare involves a systematic approach that considers every aspect of the issue, respecting both the patient's needs and values and the healthcare professional's ethical obligations. Here are potential steps to resolve an ethical dilemma:
SBAR II: Application of SBAR01:14

SBAR II: Application of SBAR

SBAR is an effective communication tool used by healthcare professionals to communicate patient information accurately. SBAR stands for Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation. For a better understanding, an example is given below.
SBAR Report from a Nurse to a Health Care Provider
S: "Hello, Dr. Smith. This is Jane, RN, from the Med Surg unit. I am calling to tell you about Ms. White in Room 210, who is experiencing increased pain and redness at her incision site. Her recent...
Frustration and Conflict: Avoidance-Avoidance, Double-Approach Avoidance01:14

Frustration and Conflict: Avoidance-Avoidance, Double-Approach Avoidance

Avoidance-avoidance conflict refers to a psychological situation where a person must choose between two or more unpleasant alternatives. These conflicts are particularly stressful because neither option is desirable. This dilemma is often expressed in sayings like "caught between a rock and a hard place" or "between the devil and the deep blue sea." For instance, individuals who fear dental procedures may find themselves torn between enduring a painful toothache or facing the anxiety of...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Revue medicale suisse·2026
Same author

An online decision aid for patients with prostate cancer evaluating local treatment options reduces decisional conflict and distress and improves knowledge: Postmarket surveillance in German routine care.

World journal of urology·2026
Same author

Electronic cigarette for smoking cessation: a fast-track Delphi consensus of French-speaking experts.

Archives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique·2025
Same author

Redirection of Care after Traumatic Brain Injury in Intensive Care: Sex and Social Determinants of Health.

Neurotrauma reports·2025
Same author

Effects of a Patient Decision Aid for Nonmetastatic Prostate Cancer Established in Routine Care: The Randomized Controlled EvEnt-PCA Trial.

European urology focus·2025
Same author

[Treatment for smoking cessation : situation in 2025].

Revue medicale suisse·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 1, 2026

Involving Individuals with Developmental Language Disorder and Their Parents/Carers in Research Priority Setting
06:16

Involving Individuals with Developmental Language Disorder and Their Parents/Carers in Research Priority Setting

Published on: June 6, 2020

Shared decision making development in Switzerland: room for improvement!

Jacques Cornuz1, Beat Kuenzi, Tanja Krones

  • 1Department of Ambulatory Care and Community Medicine, University of Lausanne. Jacques.Cornuz@chuv.ch

Zeitschrift Fur Evidenz, Fortbildung Und Qualitat Im Gesundheitswesen
|May 31, 2011
PubMed
Summary

Switzerland is strengthening patient rights, but lacks a national strategy for shared decision making (SDM). While some tools and training exist, hierarchical medical structures persist, hindering widespread SDM adoption in primary care.

More Related Videos

The Innovation Arena: A Method for Comparing Innovative Problem-Solving Across Groups
14:14

The Innovation Arena: A Method for Comparing Innovative Problem-Solving Across Groups

Published on: May 13, 2022

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 1, 2026

Involving Individuals with Developmental Language Disorder and Their Parents/Carers in Research Priority Setting
06:16

Involving Individuals with Developmental Language Disorder and Their Parents/Carers in Research Priority Setting

Published on: June 6, 2020

The Innovation Arena: A Method for Comparing Innovative Problem-Solving Across Groups
14:14

The Innovation Arena: A Method for Comparing Innovative Problem-Solving Across Groups

Published on: May 13, 2022

Area of Science:

  • Health Policy and Services Research
  • Patient-Centered Care
  • Medical Ethics

Background:

  • Switzerland shows a national policy trend towards enhanced patient rights and involvement in healthcare decisions.
  • Despite this trend, a national program specifically promoting shared decision making (SDM) is currently absent.
  • Existing healthcare structures in Switzerland often feature hierarchical relationships and physician-patient asymmetry.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the current state of shared decision making (SDM) implementation in the Swiss healthcare system.
  • To identify barriers and facilitators for the adoption of SDM in Swiss primary care settings.
  • To explore the potential of Swiss socio-political structures for fostering SDM.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of national health policies and initiatives related to patient rights and involvement.
  • Review of existing decision support tools and patient support programs in Switzerland.
  • Assessment of physician attitudes towards SDM and prevailing physician-patient relationship dynamics.

Main Results:

  • Initial decision support tools for prenatal diagnosis and screening have been developed and implemented.
  • Swiss physicians recognize the importance of SDM, yet hierarchical structures and asymmetric relationships remain prevalent.
  • Recent years have seen promising developments in medical student training and patient support programs.

Conclusions:

  • While patient rights are gaining policy traction, a national SDM program is missing in Switzerland.
  • Overcoming hierarchical medical structures is crucial for advancing SDM.
  • Switzerland's unique democratic culture and emphasis on consensus may offer a favorable environment for future SDM development in primary care.