The role of nurses and patients' involvement in the clinical decision-making process

Authors

  • Diana Catarina Ferreira de Campos Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Coimbra
  • João Manuel Garcia do Nascimento Graveto Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Coimbra

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692009000600021

Keywords:

nursing, personal autonomy, information, decision making

Abstract

This paper is a literature review based on articles in the nursing field about shared clinical decision. The objectives are to examine the role of nurses and patients in the decision-making process in the context of clinical practice. To support these themes, a review of recent literature was conducted with the following results: patients prefer shared decision-making with professionals who should support and provide information to patients in order to overcome the barriers hampering patients' involvement in decision-making. There is a clear need for more research studies that address the problems in the clinical decision-making process so as to contribute to healthcare improvement.

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Published

2009-12-01

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 6 (2009)

Section

Review Article

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How to Cite

The role of nurses and patients’ involvement in the clinical decision-making process. (2009). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 17(6), 1065-1070. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692009000600021