Implementation Science (Jul 2011)

How can continuing professional development better promote shared decision-making? Perspectives from an international collaboration

  • Labrecque Michel,
  • Krones Tanja,
  • Jacques André,
  • Härter Martin,
  • Griffiths Frances,
  • Ferdjaoui-Moumjid Nora,
  • Coutu Marie-France,
  • Cornuz Jacques,
  • Cheater Francine M,
  • Borduas Francine,
  • Stacey Dawn,
  • Politi Mary C,
  • Drolet Renée,
  • Desroches Sophie,
  • Bekker Hilary,
  • Légaré France,
  • Neely Claire,
  • Rodriguez Charo,
  • Sargeant Joan,
  • Schuerman Janet S,
  • Sullivan Mark D

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1748-5908-6-68
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 6, no. 1
p. 68

Abstract

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Abstract Background Shared decision-making is not widely implemented in healthcare. We aimed to set a research agenda about promoting shared decision-making through continuing professional development. Methods Thirty-six participants met for two days. Results Participants suggested ways to improve an environmental scan that had inventoried 53 shared decision-making training programs from 14 countries. Their proposed research agenda included reaching an international consensus on shared decision-making competencies and creating a framework for accrediting continuing professional development initiatives in shared decision-making. Conclusions Variability in shared decision-making training programs showcases the need for quality assurance frameworks.