Shared decision-making competency and its associated factors among palliative care nurses: a cross-sectional study in China

This study found that palliative care nurses in China exhibited high levels of SDM competency and a high level of EA. Nurses with postgraduate education, SDM training experience, and high EA demonstrated higher levels of SDM competency compared to those without these attributes. The findings underscore the importance of incorporating structured SDM training programs in nursing education and professional development initiatives, particularly focused on building empathy skills.