Creating a tool to improve shared decision making in healthcare.
Development of a Shared Decision Making Support (SDM-S) Measure for Use with Team-based Care
This study is working on a new tool to help make sure patients are more involved in their healthcare decisions, making it easier for them to understand their options and feel confident in their choices.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10692620 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a new measure to support shared decision making (SDM) in healthcare, which is essential as medical decisions become more complex. The project aims to create a tool that evaluates how well patients are involved in their healthcare decisions across different phases, from understanding their options to implementing their choices. By using a combination of mixed-methods and user-centered design, the research seeks to capture patient experiences and improve the quality of decision-making support provided by healthcare teams.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients who are engaged in their healthcare decisions and are receiving team-based care.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in decision-making processes or those receiving care without a team-based approach may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance patient involvement in healthcare decisions, leading to better health outcomes and satisfaction.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that improving shared decision making can lead to better patient outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Chapel Hill, United States
- Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Elston Lafata, Jennifer M — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Elston Lafata, Jennifer M
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.