Development and Evaluation of an Online Shared Decision-Making Educational Program for Nurses and Patients With Chronic Diseases
Chungnam National University
288 participants
May 10, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This study aims to develop and evaluate an online shared decision-making (SDM) educational program for nurses and patients with chronic diseases. Shared decision-making is a process in which healthcare professionals and patients make health-related decisions together based on the best available evidence and the patient's values and preferences. The study includes an evaluation phase. In the evaluation phase, the program will be tested among nurses working in general hospitals and adults with chronic diseases living in the community. Outcomes related to shared decision-making will be assessed at baseline, immediately after the 4-week program, and 1 month later. The study is expected to improve shared decision-making competence, experience, and preparedness among both nurses and patients.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria8
- Registered nurses currently providing direct patient care in participating general hospitals
- Able to understand the purpose and procedures of the study and provide informed consent
- Able to use a computer, tablet, or smartphone to access the online program
- Adults aged 19 years or older living in the community
- Diagnosed with one or more chronic diseases requiring ongoing management, including but not limited to hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, arthritis, chronic respiratory disease, or cardiovascular disease, with at least 3 months elapsed since diagnosis
- Able to understand the purpose and procedures of the study and provide informed consent
- Able to read and respond to survey questions
- Able to use a computer, tablet, or smartphone to access the online program
Exclusion Criteria5
- Not currently engaged in direct patient care
- Unable to clearly express willingness to participate
- Unable to complete the educational program or questionnaires because of technical or language limitations
- Cognitive impairment or communication problems that make participation difficult
- Unable to complete the educational program or questionnaires because of technical or language limitations
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Interventions
The nurse program is a 4-week web-based shared decision-making educational program for nurses working in general hospitals. It is designed to enhance nurses' knowledge and skills in shared decision-making, decision support, and patient communication through self-directed online learning.
The patient program is a 4-week web-based shared decision-making educational program for adults with chronic diseases. It is designed to support patients in participating in shared decision-making by helping them prepare for decisions, explore options, and clarify their values and preferences.
The control condition consists of access to publicly available communication-related educational materials, such as those provided by the Nursing Human Resources Employment Education Center.
The control condition consists of access to publicly available health management information, such as that provided by the National Health Information Portal.
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NCT07589673