Patients as team members: Factors affecting involvement in treatment decisions from the perspective of patients with a chronic condition

Abstract Background Active patient involvement in treatment decisions is seen as a feature of patient‐centred care that will ultimately lead to better healthcare services and patient outcomes. Although many factors have been identified that influence patient involvement in treatment decisions, little is known about the different views that patients have on which factors are most important. Objective This study explores the views of patients with a chronic condition on factors influencing their involvement in treatment decisions. Design Q‐methodology was used to study the views of patients. Res... Mehr ...