The potential for shared decision-making and decision aids in rehabilitation medicine

Abstract

Objective: Shared decision-making and the use of decision aids are increasingly promoted in various healthcare settings. The extent of their current use and potential in rehabilitation medicine is unknown. The aim of the present study was to explore the barriers to and facilitators of shared decision-making and use of decision aids in daily practice, and to explore the perceptions of physical and rehabilitation medicine (PRM) physicians toward them. Methods: A cross-sectional survey of 408 PRM physicians was performed (response rate 31%). Results: PRM physicians expressed the highest levels of comfort with shared decision-making as opposed to paternalistic and informed decision-making. The m..