Decisional Conflict and Patient Experiences in Dialysis Treatment Decision-Making: A Mixed-Methods Study in a Portuguese Cohort
: Decisional conflict during dialysis initiation appears to be shaped by the interplay between information exchange, values clarification, and perceived autonomy. These findings highlight the importance of patient-centered communication strategies that support deliberation and meaningful engagement in treatment decisions.
Authors
- Guilhermina Rêgo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8590-9832)
- Ingrid Bispo
- Francisca Rego
Institutions
- Universidade do Porto (PT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Healthcare
- Published
- 2026-03-31
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare14070900
- Primary Topic
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00