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.