Table 5.
SDM measurement scale results.
| Questionnaire items | Response rate of 4 points or higher (%) | P value | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HD | PD | KT | Undecided | ||
| n = 22 | n = 67 | n = 1 | n = 11 | ||
| 1) My attending physician made it clear that a decision was needed. | 93.8 | 98.5 | 100 | 100 | .240 |
| 2) My attending physician wanted to know exactly how I was involved in making the decision. | 81.3 | 92.6 | 100 | 94.1 | .752 |
| 3) My attending physician said there were several options to choose from depending on my health condition. | 93.5 | 92.6 | 100 | 94.1 | .536 |
| 4) My doctor explained in detail the pros and cons of each treatment option. | 100 | 94.0 | 100 | 94.1 | .807 |
| 5) My attending physician helped me understand the information. | 100 | 94 | 100 | 88.2 | .569 |
| 6) My doctor asked what my preferred treatment was. | 93.8 | 91.1 | 100 | 88.3 | .637 |
| 7) My doctor and I thoroughly evaluated the different options for treatment. | 87.5 | 88.0 | 100 | 82.4 | .658 |
| 8) My doctor and I chose treatment together. | 87.5 | 94.0 | 100 | 70.6 | .012 |
| 9) My doctor and I agreed on a course of treatment. | 81.3 | 97.0 | 100 | 64.7 | .058 |
HD = hemodialysis, KT = kidney transplantation, PD = peritoneal dialysis.