Do Interventions Designed to Support Shared Decision-Making Reduce Health Inequalities? : A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Author
Durand, Marie-Anne
Carpenter, Lewis
Dolan, Hayley
Bravo, Paulina
Mann, Mala
Bunn, Frances
Elwyn, Glyn
Attention
2299/13414
Abstract
Background: Increasing patient engagement in healthcare has become a health policy priority. However, there has been concern that promoting supported shared decision-making could increase health inequalities. Objective: To evaluate the impact of SDM interventions on disadvantaged groups and health inequalities. Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials and observational studies.