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Table 3 Item characteristics of the SDM-Q-9 and SDM-Q-Doc adapted for veterinary medicine (n = 67)

From: The relationship between evaluation of shared decision-making by pet owners and veterinarians and satisfaction with veterinary consultations

  

Pet owners

Veterinarians

  

Min

Max

Mean (median)

SD

Min

Max

Mean (median)

SD

SDM1

・My veterinarian made clear that a decision needs to be made

・I made clear to the pet owner that a decision needs to be made

2.22

11.11

9.95 (11.11)

1.66

0

11.11

8.92 (8.89)

2.46

SDM2

・My veterinarian wanted to know exactly how I want to be involved in making the decision

・I wanted to know exactly from the pet owner how they want to be involved in making the decision

4.44

11.11

9.79 (11.11)

1.51

2.22

11.11

8.29 (8.89)

2.52

SDM3

・My veterinarian told me that there are different options for treating my pet's medical condition

・I told the pet owner that there are different options for treating their pet's medical condition

0

11.11

9.33 (11.11)

2.29

2.22

11.11

7.69 (8.89)

2.74

SDM4

・My veterinarian precisely explained the advantages and disadvantages of the treatment options

・ I precisely explained the advantages and disadvantages of the treatment options to the pet owner

0

11.11

9.10 (8.89)

2.68

0

11.11

7.06 (6.67)

2.79

SDM5

・My veterinarian helped me understand all the information

・I helped the pet owner understand all the information

6.67

11.11

9.82 (11.11)

1.56

6.67

11.11

8.86 (8.89)

1.71

SDM6

・My veterinarian asked me which treatment option I prefer

・I asked the pet owner which treatment option they prefer

2.22

11.11

9.36 (11.11)

2.36

2.22

11.11

8.09 (8.89)

2.78

SDM7

・My veterinarian and I thoroughly weighed the different treatment options

・The pet owner and I thoroughly weighed the different treatment options

0

11.11

8.47 (8.89)

2.45

0

11.11

5.84 (6.67)

2.92

SDM8

・My veterinarian and I selected a treatment option together

・The pet owner and I selected a treatment option together

0

11.11

9.16 (8.89)

2.03

0

11.11

7.83 (8.89)

2.77

SDM9

・My veterinarian and I reached an agreement on how to proceed

・The pet owner and I reached an agreement on how to proceed

4.44

11.11

10.15 (11.11)

1.5

4.44

11.11

9.45 (8.89)

1.66

  1. SDM-Q-9 Shared Decision Making Questionnaire – pet owner, SDM-Q-Doc Shared Decision Making Questionnaire – veterinarian, SD Standard deviation