“I think that everybody should be involved”: What informs experiences of shared decision-making in supporting people living with schizophrenia spectrum disorders?

Abstract

Objective: To identify facilitators and barriers associated with shared decision-making (SDM) in Australians affected by schizophrenia spectrum disorders. Methods: We surveyed 78 participants with lived experience and held 12 in-depth interviews, including seven carers. Results: A multiple linear regression model identified two independent variables significantly associated with degree of SDM: Personal Wellbeing Index scores (ß =.32, t = 3.3, p =.001) and treatment satisfaction rating (ß =.46, t = 4.7, p <.001), indicating that higher personal wellbeing and higher treatment satisfaction were significantly related to higher degree of SDM. Two key themes were identified through interview data:..