Distribution of SDM-Q-9 Items (N = 32, range 1-6)
| Mean (SD) | |
|---|---|
| Mean score | 5.03 (0.57) |
| Sum score | 80.5 (11.5) |
| Individual items | |
| 1. My doctor makes clear that a decision needs to be made. | 5.0 (0.92) |
| 2. My doctor wants to know exactly how I want to be involved in making the decision. | 5.0 (0.6) |
| 3. My doctor tells me there are different options for treating my medical condition. | 4.91 (0.96) |
| 4. My doctor precisely explains the advantages and disadvantages of the treatment options. | 5.05 (0.67) |
| 5. My doctor helps me understand all the information. | 5.25 (0.51) |
| 6. My doctor asks me which treatment option I prefer. | 4.72 (0.51) |
| 7. My doctor and I thoroughly weigh the different treatment options. | 4.72 (1.28) |
| 8. My doctor and I select a treatment option together. | 5.13 (0.83) |
| 9. My doctor and I reach an agreement on how to proceed. | 5.16 (0.77) |
SDM-Q-9 = 9-item Shared Decision Making Questionnaire.36