Do Interventions Designed to Support Shared Decision-Making Reduce Health Inequalities? : A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Durand, Marie-Anne, Carpenter, Lewis, Dolan, Hayley, Bravo, Paulina, Mann, Mala, Bunn, Frances and Elwyn, Glyn (2014) Do Interventions Designed to Support Shared Decision-Making Reduce Health Inequalities? : A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. PLoS ONE, 9 (4): e94670. ISSN 1932-6203

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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.

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Identification Number	10.1371/journal.pone.0094670
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Date Deposited	15 May 2025 12:45
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