Table 2.

Average response values for each survey question.

	Survey Questions	Mean (CI 95%)	Argentina	Spain	p-Value
1	I am familiar with the concept and rationale of Shared Decision Making (SDM)	4.43 (4.36–4.50)	4.51 (4.42–4.60)	4.33 (4.22–4.45)	p = 0.027
2	The SDM is a necessary survey to provide quality assistance.	4.48 (4.42–4.55)	4.45 (4.36–4.54)	4.51 (4.42–4.61)	p = 0.289
3	The importance of SDM increases when there are several treatment options with similar outcomes, where the selection of one or another option depends on the patient’s preferences.	4.44 (4.37–4.50)	4.43 (4.34–4.52)	4.44 (4.35–4.54)	p = 0.741
4	All physicians should ask their patients exactly how they would like to participate in decision-making.	4.29 (4.22–4.36)	4.32 (4.22–4.41)	4.26 (4.16–4.36)	p = 0.429
5	SDM increases patient satisfaction, improves cost-effectiveness and reduces malpractice claims.	4.35 (4.28–4.41)	4.34 (4.25–4.27)	4.36 (4.23–4.44)	p = 0.708
6	SDM is a basic element in the physician’s relationship with breast cancer (BC) patients.	4.58 (4.51–4.64)	4.79 (4.72–4.85)	4.33 (4.23–4.44)	p = 0.001
7	All doctors should inform their patients about the different treatment options available for their health problem.	4.61 (4.55–4.67)	4.57 (4.48–4.67)	4.66 (4.58–4.73)	p = 0.211
8	All doctors should explain all treatment options to their patients, including the possibility of not providing any treatment at all.	4.62 (4.56–4.69)	4.79 (4.71–4.84)	4.44 (4.32–4.55)	p = 0.001
9	All doctors should explain to their patients the benefits, risks and side effects of possible treatments.	4.72 (4.67–4.78)	4.77 (4.71–4.83)	4.67 (4.58–4.75)	p = 0.036
10	All doctors should help their patients understand all the information provided to them.	4.52 (4.46–4.59)	4.35 (4.25–4.44)	4.73 (4.66–4.80)	p = 0.001
11	All doctors should ask their patients which treatment option they prefer.	4.32 (4.25–4.38)	4.19 (4.11–4.27)	4.46 (4.37–4.55)	p = 0.001
12	Most patients feel that the doctor is the best person to decide on the best treatment option.	4.38 (4.31–4.44)	4.57 (4.49–4.65)	4.15 (4.07–4.24)	p = 0.001
13	All doctors should give their patients enough time to assess the different treatment options.	4.38 (4.32–4.45)	4.25 (4.14–4.36)	4.54 (4.46–4.62)	p = 0.001
14	All doctors should choose the treatment option together with their patients.	4.29 (4.21–4.37)	4.35 (4.24–4.45)	4.22 (4.11–4.34)	p = 0.135
15	All doctors should agree with their patients to monitor their process.	3.80 (3.71–3.89)	3.64 (3.53–3.80)	3.98 (3.84–4.11)	p = 0.001
16	My Unit has experience in the use of SDM in breast cancer.	3.80 (3.71–3.88)	3.65 (3.54–3.76)	3.97 (3.85–4.09)	p = 0.001
17	My Unit has a specific consultation to explain treatment options and facilitate SDM.	3.34 (3.24–3.44)	3.41 (3.29–3.53)	3.26 (3.10–3.42)	p = 0.179
18	My Unit has the necessary time to practice the practice of MDS in the care of the BC	3.45 (3.35–3.55)	3.63 (3.50–3.76)	3.24 (3.09–3.40)	p = 0.001
19	My Unit has the necessary materials to practice the SDM in the BC	3.46 (3.37–3.55)	3.61 (3.49–3.72)	3.29 (3.15–3.43)	p = 0.001
20	My hospital should promote more patient communication and the BC	3.96 (3.88–4.04)	3.98 (3.87–4.08)	3.93 (3.82–4.05)	p = 0.799
21	In general, there should be more training on patient communication and BC	4.33 (4.27–4.40)	4.41 (4.33–4.48)	4.25 (4.15–4.35)	p = 0.023
22	SDM can be useful for private health care, but it has no application in public health care, the patient cannot decide on the most efficient treatment option.	2.10 (2.00–2.20)	2.49 (2.34–2.64)	1.65 (1.53–1.76)	p = 0.001
23	In the future, there will be an increasing application of SDM in BC care.	4.33 (4.27–4.40)	4.34 (4.25–4.42)	4.33 (4.23–4.43)	p = 0.910

Abbreviations: CI (confidence interval).