What are the Challenges in Shared Decision Making?
While SDM has many benefits, it also presents challenges:
- Time Constraints: Nurses often have limited time with each patient, making comprehensive discussions difficult. - Communication Barriers: Language differences, health literacy levels, and hearing impairments can hinder effective communication. - Complexity of Information: Some medical information can be complicated and difficult for patients to understand. - Patient Reluctance: Some patients may prefer to defer decisions entirely to their healthcare providers.
