Table 4 Perceived facilitators and barriers to practice SDM
Facilitators | Frequency n (%) |
|---|---|
Training (healthcare professionals and patients) | 3 (23) |
Managerial support | 2 (15) |
Patients’/healthcare professionals’ motivation | 2 (15) |
Availability of environmental resources | 2 (15) |
Development of web-based training | 1 (8) |
Availability of decision aids | 1 (8) |
Favorable moral norms | 1 (8) |
Good socioeconomic status (hospitals/patients) | 1 (8) |
Barriers | n (%) |
High patient load | 11 (33) |
Time constraints | 10 (31) |
Lack of knowledge and education among patients | 5 (15) |
Lack of environmental resources | 3 (9) |
Cultural barriers and ethical issues | 3 (9) |
Resistance to change among healthcare professionals | 1 (3) |