Table 1.

Frequency of Consumer Initiation of SDM Elements

	Element			Consumer Initiated
Element	Absent	Partial	Complete	Yes	No
E1: Discussion of consumer’s role in decision making	57 (90.5%)	6 (9.5%)	0 (0%)	3 (4.8%)	60 (95.2%)
E2: Discussion of consumer’s goal/context of decision	1 (1.6%)	1 (1.6%)	61 (96.8%)	38 (60.3%)	25 (39.7%)
E3: Discussion of clinical issue or nature of decision	3 (4.8%)	8 (12.7%)	52 (82.5%)	11 (17.5%)	52 (82.5%)
E4: Discussion of alternatives	18 (28.6%)	19 (30.2%)	26 (41.3%)	7 (11.1%)	56 (88.9%)
E5: Discussion of pros and cons relevant to decision	8 (12.7%)	19 (30.2%)	36 (57.1%)	10 (15.9%)	53 (84.1%)
E6: Discussion of uncertainties associated with decision	15 (23.8%)	25 (39.7%)	23 (36.5%)	3 (4.8%)	60 (95.2%)
E7: Assessment of consumer’s understanding	38 (60.3%)	19 (30.2%)	6 (9.5%)	19 (30.2%)	44 (69.8%)
E8 Assessment of consumer’s desire for others’ input	59 (93.7%)	1 (1.6%)	3 (4.8%)	1 (1.6%)	62 (98.4%)
E9: Exploration of consumer preference	10 (15.9%)	23 (36.5%)	30 (47.6%)	19 (30.2%)	44 (69.8%)