STU The Selection of Management Options Based on Presenting Signs Discussion

Decision Making

A variety of models for making decisions are available. Three of these models are paternalistic, informative, and shared decision making.

• Discuss the pros and cons of each of these models and the problems that are best suited for the various methods.
• Determine which method has the strongest possibility of resulting in permanent change.

Read

• Yoder-Wise, P. S. (2019).
  • Chapters 15, 25, and 30 (cont’d)
• Truglio-Londrigan, M., & Slyer, J. T. (2018). Shared decision-making for nursing practice: An integrative review. The Open Nursing Journal, 12, 1–14. doi:10.2174/1874434601812010001
  • Shared Decision-Making for Nursing Practice: An Integrative Review

Online Materials & Resources

• Visit the CINAHL Complete under the A-to-Z Databases on the University Library’s website and locate/read the articles below:
  • Barden, A., Griffin, M., Quinn, T., Donahue, M., & Fitzpatrick J. (2011). Shared governance and empowerment in registered nurses working in a hospital setting. Nursing Administration Quarterly, 35(3), 212-2018.
  • Yeatts, D. E., Shen, Y., Yeatts, P. E., Solkoglu, O., & Seckin, G. (2016). Shared decision making in nursing homes: Factors associated with the empowerment of direct care workers. Journal of Aging and Health, 28(4), 6216-43.
  • Hart, C. (2015). The elephant in the room: Nursing and nursing power on an interprofessional team. Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 46(8), 349-355.