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A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting

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Published on: January 12, 2018

Supporting shared decision making when clinical evidence is low.

Clarence H Braddock¹

¹Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, USA. cbrad@stanford.edu

Medical Care Research and Review : MCRR

|November 6, 2012

Summary

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Shared decision making (SDM) is crucial even with limited evidence. It fosters acceptance of uncertainty, enhances patient-physician knowledge, empowers patients, and builds trust through open communication.

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Published on: January 12, 2018

Area of Science:

Health Care Quality
Medical Ethics
Patient Engagement

Background:

Shared decision making (SDM) is integral to quality healthcare.
A perception exists that SDM is primarily for high-evidence clinical situations.
This overlooks SDM's role in low-evidence scenarios.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the relevance and importance of SDM in clinical situations lacking high-quality evidence.
To identify key benefits of applying SDM in low-evidence contexts.

Main Methods:

This article presents a conceptual argument based on ethical and practical considerations.
It analyzes the role of SDM in addressing knowledge gaps and uncertainty.

Main Results:

SDM is equally relevant in low-evidence situations.
It fosters shared acceptance of uncertainty.
It closes knowledge gaps between patients and physicians.
It promotes patient empowerment and enhances trust through transparent communication.

Conclusions:

SDM is vital for navigating clinical uncertainty and promoting patient autonomy.
Transparent communication in SDM builds essential trust in healthcare.
Applying SDM principles is beneficial regardless of the level of clinical evidence.