A scoping review involving 394 studies highlighted diverse methodologies to elicit patient preferences for invasive procedures, encompassing 76,921 patients across surgical specialties. Predominantly, quantitative methods accounted for 81.2% of studies, with simple choice selection being the most utilized. In addition, qualitative methods, particularly one-on-one interviews, emerged as significant for understanding patient views. The findings stress that aligning the choice of elicitation method with research objectives is crucial for capturing relevant patient preferences.
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