Barriers and facilitators for shared decision making in older patients with multiple chronic conditions: a systematic review.
Ruth E Pel-LittelMarjolein SnaterseNelly Marela TeppichBianca M BuurmanFaridi S van Etten-JamaludinJulia C M van WeertMirella M MinkmanWilma J M Scholte Op ReimerPublished in: BMC geriatrics (2021)
Although poor health is perceived as a barrier to participate in SDM, the personal experience of living with MCCs is considered valuable input in SDM. An explicit invitation to participate in SDM is important to older adults. Health professionals need a supporting organizational context and good communication skills to devise an individualized approach for patient care.