Shared decision making by United Kingdom osteopathic students: an observational study using the OPTION-12 instrument

ConclusionsUndergraduate osteopaths did not appear to engage in competent SDM behaviours, implying traditional and paternalistic styles of decision making that align with results from other manual therapy professions. Students in this study did not practise competent SDM behaviours. Effective educational strategies are required to ensure SDM behaviours reach competent levels.
Source: Chiropractic and Manual Therapies - Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research