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

• Main Authors: 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
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: BMC 2011-07-01
• Series: Implementation Science
• Online Access: http://www.implementationscience.com/content/6/1/68
• ISSN: 1748-5908

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>Thirty-six participants met for two days.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Conclusions</p> <p>Variability in shared decision-making training programs showcases the need for quality assurance frameworks.</p>