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Shifting from Shared to Collaborative Decision Making: A Change in Thinking and Doing

dianagosalvez Diana Gosálvez Prados last modified 15/04/2011 10:36

Despite its theoretical appeal, the concept of shared decision making in the clinical encounter has yet to translate into practice. In this article they revisit this approach and suggest an alternative they have labeled “collaborative decision making,” which may lead to more equitable and more favorable outcomes.

O'Grady L, Jadad A. Shifting from Shared to Collaborative Decision Making: A Change in Thinking and Doing. J Participat Med. 2010; 2: e13. Available at: http://www.jopm.org/evidence/case-studies/2010/11/08/shifting-from-shared-to-collaborative-decision-making-a-change-in-thinking-and-doing-4/


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22/02/2011

They define collaborative decision making as a process of engagement in which health professionals and patients (and their loved ones) work together, often using information and communication technologies to understand clinical issues and determine the best course of action. Moving beyond the two-way knowledge exchange proposed in the shared decision making model, we outline a scenario in which the exchange of information leads to the development of a stronger partnership between the patients and the health professionals. We suggest that an organization readiness for change framework be used to explore how information and communication technology can facilitate effective patient partnerships as health care becomes increasingly complex and challenging.


O'Grady L, Jadad A.

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