Healthcare
Interprofessional Insights into Shared Decision-Making in Inpatient Mental Health Facilities for Youth in Austria-A Cross-Sectional Study
By Subhieh M, Mitgutsch V and Stummer H.
Abstract
Introduction
Shared Decision-Making (SDM) is increasingly recommended in child and adolescent psychiatry (CAP), yet little is known about its implementation across professional groups in Austrian inpatient CAP services. This study examined differences in SDM knowledge and implementation between professions and explored the association between professional experience and self-reported SDM use.
Methods
A cross-sectional online survey was conducted among healthcare professionals working in Austrian inpatient CAP facilities. The questionnaire assessed SDM knowledge, attitudes, implementation, perceived barriers, and sociodemographic characteristics. Group differences were analyzed using Kruskal-Wallis tests, and binary logistic regression was used to examine the association between professional experience and SDM use.