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A shared decision-making communication training program for physicians treating fibromyalgia patients: Effects of a randomized controlled trial

Bieber, Christiane, Müller, Knut Georg, Blumenstiel, Klaus, Hochlehnert, Achim, Wilke, Stefanie, Hartmann, Mechthild, Eich, Wolfgang·2008·Journal of Psychosomatic Research

Abstract

Objective Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a condition of chronic widespread pain that is difficult to control and is associated with strains in physician-patient interaction. Shared decision making (SDM) can be a potential solution to improve interaction. We evaluated the effects of an SDM intervention, including an SDM communication training program for physicians, in a randomized controlled trial with FMS patients. The main objective was to assess whether SDM improves the quality of physician-patient interaction from patients' perspective.Methods Patients were randomized to either an SDM group or an information-only group. The SDM group was treated by physicians trained in SDM communication and had access to a computer-based information package; the information-only group received only the information package and was treated by standard physicians. All patients were offered the same evidence-based treatment options for FMS. Patients were assessed with questionnaires on physician-patient interaction (main outcome criteria) and decisional processes. Physicians filled out a questionnaire on interaction difficulties. Assessment took place immediately after the initial consultation.Results Data from 85 FMS patients (44 in the SDM group and 41 in the information-only group) were analyzed. The mean age was 49.9 years (S.D.=10.2), and 91.8% of patients were female. The quality of physician-patient interaction was significantly higher in the SDM group than in the information-only group (P<.001). We found no differences in secondary outcome measures.Conclusions SDM with FMS patients might be a possible means to achieve a positive quality of physician-patient interaction. A specific SDM communication training program teaches physicians to perform SDM and reduces frustration in patients.

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  • Twelve studies explicitly reported concealed and secure allocation.

    “Twelve studies explicitly reported concealed and secure allocation (Bieber 2008; Briel 2006; Chenoweth 2009; Dijkstra 2006; Kinmonth 1998; Loh 2007; Longo 2006; Smith 2006; Sorlie 2007; Stewart 2007; Wilkinson 2008; Wolf 2008).”
  • Thirty-two included studies randomized health providers or practices/clinics to intervention or control groups and then collected some data at the level of the individual patient or provider.

    “Thirty‐two of the studies included in this review (Alamo 2002; Alder 2007; Bieber 2008; Briel 2006; Chassany 2006; Chenoweth 2009; Clark 2000; Dijkstra 2006; Fallowfield 2002; Glasgow 2004; Harmsen 2005; Haskard 2008; Hobma 2006; Joos 1996; Kennedy 2004; Kinmonth 1998; Krones 2008; Levinson 1993; Lewis 1991; Loh 2007; Longo 2006; Margalit 2005; Meland 1997; Merckaert 2008; Moral 2003; Pill 1998;”
  • In the majority of studies, it was unclear or unlikely that protection against contamination was adequate.

    “However, in the majority of studies, it was unclear or unlikely that protection against contamination was adequate (Alamo 2002; Bieber 2008; Briel 2006;Chenoweth 2009; Dijkstra 2006; Harmsen 2005; Haskard 2008; Heaven 2006; Ho 2008; Howe 1996; Joos 1996; Kinmonth 1998; Langewitz 1998; Levinson 1993; Lewis 1991; Loh 2007; Margalit 2005; McLean 2004; Meland 1997; Merckaert 2008; Pill 1998; Robbins 1”
  • Twenty-eight studies made adjustments for clustering in the analysis.

    “However, 28 made adjustments for clustering in the analysis (Alder 2007; Bieber 2008; Briel 2006; Chassany 2006; Chenoweth 2009; Clark 2000; Dijkstra 2006; Fallowfield 2002; Glasgow 2004; Harmsen 2005; Haskard 2008; Howe 1996; Joos 1996; Kennedy 2004; Kinmonth 1998; Krones 2008; Levinson 1993; Lewis 1991; Loh 2007; Longo 2006; Margalit 2005; Merckaert 2008; Moral 2003; Putnam 1988; Roter 1995;”
  • In 21 studies, no significant differences were found across study groups before the intervention.

    “In 21 studies, no significant differences were found across study groups before the intervention (Alder 2007; Bieber 2008 (except lower depression scores in the non‐randomized comparison group); Briel 2006; Brown 2001; Chassany 2006; Dijkstra 2006; Glasgow 2004; Howe 1996; Joos 1996; Kinmonth 1998; Langewitz 1998; Meland 1997; Pill 1998 (except for two measures); Putnam 1988; Robbins 1979; Smith 1”

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Authors
Bieber, C., Müller, K. G., Blumenstiel, K., Hochlehnert, A., Wilke, S., Hartmann, M., & Eich, W.
Affiliations
Heidelberg University (DE)
Corresponding author
Bieber, Christiane
Venue
Journal of Psychosomatic Research
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2008-01
Volume
64
Issue
1
Pages
13-20
ISSN
0022-3999 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W1978141313
Cited by
116
References
57
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FWCI
10.49
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Psychosomatic Research (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
Bundesministerium für Gesundheit
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
Keywords
shared decision-making, fibromyalgia, physician-patient communication, chronic widespread pain, patient satisfaction
MeSH terms
Adult, Communication, Decision Making, Female, Fibromyalgia, Humans, Inservice Training, Male, Middle Aged, Patient Education as Topic, Patient Participation, Physician-Patient Relations, Psychophysiologic Disorders, Patient Satisfaction

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