OBJECTIVE Given the scarcity of shared decision-making (SDM) interventions for adults with low literacy, we created a SDM training program tailored to this population to be delivered in adult education settings. METHODS Formative evaluation during program development included a review of the problem and previous efforts to address it, qualitative interviews with the target population, program...

OBJECTIVE Shared decision making (SDM) is recognized as an ideal model of patient-physician interaction, yet clinical application occurs infrequently. The current study evaluated attitudes of first-year residents to identify potential barriers and opportunities regarding SDM. METHODS A total of 70 residents attending orientation at the University of Utah completed a questionnaire that elicite...

BACKGROUND While shared decision making (SDM) and adherence to clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) are important, some believe they are incompatible. This study explored the mutual influence between physicians' intention to engage in SDM and their intention to follow CPGs. METHODS Embedded within a clustered randomized trial to assess the impact of training physicians in SDM about using antib...

A promising solution for significant increase of the bandwidth efficiency and transmission capacity is the exploitation of the spatial dimension, by using Space Division Multiplexing (SDM). SDM algorithms exploit the richly scattered (indoor) wireless channel by using multiple transmit and receive antennas. In this paper, a new SDM technique, called Maximum Likelihood Decoding (MLD) is proposed...

Strategic decision making (SDM) often occurs in groups that can benefit from the use of group support systems (GSS). However, no comprehensive review of this logical intersection has been made. We explore this intersection by viewing GSS research through the lens of SDM. First, SDM is broadly characterized and a model of GSS-mediated SDM is produced. Second, we review empirical GSS research lin...

Shared decision making (SDM) in mental health care involves clinicians and patients working together to make decisions. The key elements of SDM have been identified, decision support tools have been developed, and SDM has been recommended in mental health at policy level. Yet implementation remains limited. Two justifications are typically advanced in support of SDM. The clinical justification ...

BACKGROUND Shared Decision Making (SDM) is increasingly advocated as a model for medical decision making. However, there is still low use of SDM in clinical practice. High impact factor journals might represent an efficient way for its dissemination. We aimed to identify and characterize publication trends of SDM in 15 high impact medical journals. METHODS We selected the 15 general and inter...