The Patient Experience With Shared Decision Making: A Qualitative Descriptive Study. Issue 6 (November 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Truglio-Londrigan, Marie
• Is Part Of: Journal of infusion nursing. Volume 38:Issue 6(2015:Nov./Dec.)
• Publication Date: 2015-11
• Subjects: member checking -- qualitative descriptive study -- purposeful sampling -- shared decision making; Infusion therapy -- Periodicals; Parenteral therapy -- Periodicals; Intubation -- Periodicals; Intravenous therapy -- Periodicals; Nursing -- Periodicals; 615.6
• DOI: 10.1097/NAN.0000000000000136
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1533-1458

Abstract

Abstract : Shared decision making is a process characterized by a partnership between a nurse and a patient. The existence of a relationship does not ensure shared decision making. Little is known about what nurses need to know and do for this experience to take place. A qualitative descriptive study was implemented using Coalizzi's method. Semistructured interviews were held with patients, and 3 themes were uncovered. The findings suggest that a nurse's conduct aimed at drawing patients in and inviting them to participate in a conversation leads toward shared decisions. Infusion nurses may find this information useful as they engage their patients in shared decisions.