Collaborate measure shows higher reliability in evaluating surgical care quality

Findings reveal that the Collaborate measure surpassed the 9-item shared-decision making questionnaire (SDM-Q-9) in statistical reliability for assessing shared decision-making in surgical care. Among hospitals, the Collaborate measure achieved a median reliability of 0.81, while for surgeons, it reached 0.49. The projected response requirements for reliability were notably low, suggesting feasibility for implementation in evaluating patient-centered practices across various surgical settings. This reveals potential for enhancing surgical care assessment mechanisms.