Improving shared decision-making in vascular surgery: a stepped-wedge cluster-randomised trial

CONCLUSION: Introducing DSTs improves the level of shared decision-making in vascular surgery, improves patient knowledge, and shifts their preference towards more non-surgical treatments. The SDM-training for clinicians and the decision aid for patients appeared the most effective means for improving SDM.TRIAL REGISTRATION: NTR6487.PMID:35483576 | DOI:10.1016/j.ejvs.2022.04.016

Source: PubMed: Eur J Vasc Endovasc ... - April 28, 2022 Category: Surgery Authors: Fabi ënne E Stubenrouch Loes J Peters Sylvana M L de Mik Peter L Klemm Arnoud G Peppelenbosch Stella C W M Schreurs Dick M Scharn Dink A Legemate Ron Balm Dirk T Ubbink OVIDIUS study group Source Type: research