How is the SDM-Q-9 scored?

9 items scored 0-5; total 0-45 transformed to 0-100 scale; higher scores indicate better shared decision making; validated in multiple languages and clinical settings.

What is the minimal clinically important difference for SDM-Q-9?

MCID is approximately 12-15 points on the 0-100 scale; scores above 70 generally indicate adequate shared decision-making quality.

Shared Decision Making SDM-Q-9 Score

Apply the SDM-Q-9 questionnaire to measure shared decision making quality from the patient perspective in clinical encounters.

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Shared Decision Making SDM-Q-9 Score

Frequently Asked Questions

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