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[Nursing contribution in health decision making].
Angélica Mosqueda-Díaz1, Sara Mendoza-Parra2, Viviane Jofré-Aravena2
1Escuela de Enfermería, Universidad de Valparaíso, Valparaíso, Chile.
Revista Brasileira De Enfermagem
|July 24, 2014
Summary
Navigating health decisions can be challenging, leading to patient conflicts. This study explores health decision-making and how nurses can help using the Ottawa Model of Decision Making in Health, empowering patients.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Health Sciences
- Decision Science
Context:
- Patient decision-making in healthcare is complex and context-dependent.
- Difficult health decisions can lead to decisional conflicts for patients.
- Understanding and addressing these conflicts is crucial for effective patient care.
Purpose:
- To conceptually analyze the health decision-making process.
- To examine the role of nurses in supporting patients through health decisions.
- To introduce the Ottawa Model of Decision Making in Health as a framework for nursing interventions.
Summary:
- This study examines the complexities of health decision-making and patient conflicts.
- It highlights the critical role of nurses in facilitating informed choices.
- The Ottawa Model of Decision Making in Health provides a practical tool for nurses to empower patients.
Impact:
- Empowers patients to actively participate in their healthcare decisions.
- Enhances nurses' ability to provide effective decision-support interventions.
- Improves patient outcomes by reducing decisional conflict and promoting shared decision-making.
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