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. 2024 Feb 29;14:4978. doi: 10.1038/s41598-024-55166-7

Table 2.

Results of the 9-item shared decision making questionnaire for patients (Leaflets for respiratory tract infections, Switzerland, 2022–2023).

Item raw scores (range 0–5) Pre- intervention period Post- intervention period
All patients p Leaflet subgroup* p
My doctor made clear that a decision needs to be made 2.52 (1.85) 2.50 (1.73) 0.918 2.46 (1.80) 0.767
My doctor wanted to know exactly how I want to be involved in making the decision 2.85 (1.75) 2.72 (1.75) 0.388 2.62 (1.85) 0.249
My doctor told me that there are different options for treating my medical condition 3.10 (1.68) 3.15 (1.66) 0.712 3.20 (1.64) 0.565
My doctor precisely explained the advantages and disadvantages of the treatment options 3.34 (1.60) 3.34 (1.56) 0.997 3.50 (1.45) 0.312
My doctor helped me understand all the information 3.95 (1.40) 4.04 (1.25) 0.401 4.11 (1.17) 0.267
My doctor asked me which treatment option I prefer 3.17 (1.73) 2.95 (1.74) 0.132 3.12 (1.76) 0.791
My doctor and I thoroughly weighed the different treatment options 3.27 (1.59) 3.13 (1.61) 0.278 3.21 (1.60) 0.710
My doctor and I selected a treatment option together 3.34 (1.61) 3.37 (1.64) 0.811 3.38 (1.63) 0.822
My doctor and I reached an agreement on how to proceed 3.96 (1.36) 3.87 (1.36) 0.405 3.83 (1.47) 0.368
Total score (range 0–100) 65.86 (25.38) 64.65 (23.97) 0.565 66.07 (24.16) 0.941

Values are presented as mean (Standard deviation). *: Subgroup of patients who reported to have actively perceived the leaflets.