Measuring how often patients and doctors make decisions together in chronic care.
SDMo – a measure of the occurrence of SDM in the care of patients with chronic conditions
This study is working on a new tool to help doctors and patients work together better when making decisions about managing chronic conditions, so that patients can be more involved in their own care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Mayo Clinic Rochester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rochester, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10928714 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a new measure called SDMo to assess how frequently shared decision making (SDM) occurs between patients and clinicians in the management of chronic conditions. The study aims to enhance patient involvement in their care by creating a reliable and valid tool that can accurately capture the SDM process. By collaborating with experts and utilizing user-centered design, the researchers will ensure that the measure is practical and applicable in real-world clinical settings. The ultimate goal is to improve health outcomes by fostering better communication and decision-making partnerships between patients and healthcare providers.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients with chronic conditions who are seeking to engage more collaboratively with their healthcare providers.
Not a fit: Patients who are not experiencing chronic conditions or who prefer not to participate in shared decision-making may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved patient outcomes by ensuring that patients are more actively involved in their care decisions.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that enhancing shared decision-making can lead to better patient outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Rochester, United States
- Mayo Clinic Rochester — Rochester, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hargraves, Ian — Mayo Clinic Rochester
- Study coordinator: Hargraves, Ian
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.