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General dental practitioners' perceptions of shared decision making: a qualitative study.
Natasha Hayer1, Hoda S Wassif2
1Dental Surgery, 180 Northridge Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2AL, UK.
British Dental Journal
|February 26, 2022
Summary
General dental practitioners often misunderstand shared decision making, focusing on information over collaboration. Clearer guidelines and decision-making aids are needed to support person-centred care in dental practice.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Healthcare Communication
- Patient-Centred Care
Background:
- Patient-centred care is increasingly emphasized in healthcare.
- Informed consent is a key principle in dental practice.
- Shared decision making (SDM) is often overlooked in dentistry.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore general dental practitioners' perceptions of SDM.
- To understand how SDM can be implemented in daily dental practice.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative empirical data collection.
- Semi-structured interviews with nine general dental practitioners.
- Thematic analysis of interview data.
Main Results:
- Dental practitioners demonstrated a misunderstanding of SDM, prioritizing information delivery over collaborative discussion.
- Barriers exist that hinder comprehensive patient discussions, conflicting with SDM principles.
- Lack of clear standards and guidelines contributed to confusion regarding communication expectations.
Conclusions:
- Enhanced clarity on SDM is required to promote person-centred care in dentistry.
- Standardized decision-making aids are necessary to support dental practitioners in delivering SDM.
- Improved understanding and support are crucial for effective SDM implementation in primary dental care.
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