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. 2013 May 16:7:66-72.
doi: 10.2174/1874434620130516002. Print 2013.

Can participation in documentation influence experiences of involvement in care decision-making?

Hanna Vestala  1 , Gunilla Hollman Frisman
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Can participation in documentation influence experiences of involvement in care decision-making?

Hanna Vestala et al. Open Nurs J. .

Abstract

Introduction: Patients have the right to influence the care they receive, but their wish to participate in care decision-making is unclear.

Aim: This study investigates whether participation in nursing documentation influences patient participation in care decision-making, mastery, self-esteem, empowerment and depressive feelings among adult in-patients with chronic disease.

Materials and methodology: Adult patients (n=39) with chronic diseases were randomized. The intervention group participated in nursing documentation. Upon departure, patients filled in questionnaires about participation in care decision-making, mastery, self-esteem, empowerment and depressive feelings.

Results: The majority of the patients preferred a collaborative or passive role regarding care decision-making. Lack of knowledge was one reason for non-participation. Having been diagnosed more than five years previously meant stronger empowerment.

Conclusion: It is a challenge for nurses to find strategies to assess patients' wishes regarding participation in care decision-making. Nurses must support patients' knowledge of their disease and empowerment.

Keywords: Care decision-making; empowerment; knowledge; nursing documentation; participation; well-being..

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