Conducting Patient-Oriented Research in Colorectal Surgery: How and Why It Is Relevant?

Area of Science:

• Health Services Research
• Clinical Practice Improvement
• Patient-Centered Care

Background:

• Patient-oriented research is crucial for aligning clinical practice with patient priorities.
• Ensuring that patient-valued outcomes guide medical decisions is paramount.
• Current approaches need enhancement to fully integrate patient perspectives.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the integral role of qualitative research in advancing patient-oriented research.
• To examine methodologies for measuring the quality of shared decision-making.
• To identify opportunities for utilizing artificial intelligence to enhance shared decision-making processes.

Main Methods:

• Literature review synthesizing existing research on qualitative methods in patient-oriented studies.
• Analysis of frameworks and metrics for assessing shared decision-making quality.
• Exploration of current and potential applications of artificial intelligence in clinical decision support.

Main Results:

• Qualitative research provides deep insights into patient experiences and preferences, essential for patient-oriented research.
• Measuring shared decision-making quality requires robust tools focusing on communication, information exchange, and patient involvement.
• Artificial intelligence offers promising avenues for personalizing information, supporting patient choices, and improving decision-making efficiency.

Conclusions:

• Integrating qualitative research strengthens patient-oriented research by centering patient values.
• Effective measurement of shared decision-making is key to improving patient engagement and satisfaction.
• Leveraging artificial intelligence can significantly enhance shared decision-making, leading to more patient-centered care.