Patient characteristics in group 1 (prior to SDM training) and group 2 (after SDM training).
| Patient Characteristics | Prior to SDM Training, n = 213 | After SDM Training, n = 268 |
|---|---|---|
| Female, % | 58.7 | 64.3 |
| Mean age in years (SD) | 59.3 (14.9) | 57.9 (16.0) |
| Education level, % | ||
| Low (primary school) | 46.3 | 36.1 |
| Medium (community school) | 32.2 | 34.6 |
| High (university) | 21.5 | 29.5 |
| Nationality*, % | ||
| Dutch | 89.5 | 85.7 |
| Other | 10.5 | 14.3 |
| Single diagnosis, % | 77 | 76.8 |
| RA, % of single diagnosis | 37.7 | 36.9 |
| PsA, % of single diagnosis | 13.0 | 11.9 |
| No diagnosis, % of single diagnosis | 11.7 | 6.3 |
| PMR, % of single diagnosis | 10.4 | 8.3 |
| Gout, % of single diagnosis | 10.4 | 5.7 |
| Arthrosis, % of single diagnosis | 6.5 | 10.4 |
| Other**, % of single diagnosis | 10.4 | 20.3 |
| Multiple diagnoses, % | 23 | 23.2 |
| Disease duration, % | ||
| < 5 yrs | 56.0 | 55.5 |
| 5–10 yrs | 18.7 | 16.1 |
| > 10 yrs | 25.3 | 28.4 |
| VAS disease activity, mean (SD) | 69.1 (17.9) | 67.4 (19.6) |
| VAS disability, mean (SD) | 63.6 (21.8) | 64.2 (21.8) |
| CPS: Who made the decisions this last consultation?, % | ||
| I have made the decision on my own | 0 | 0 |
| I have made the decision on my own, taking the opinion of the rheumatologist into account | 3 | 3 |
| I have made the decision along with my rheumatologist | 61 | 65 |
| My doctor has made the decision, taking my opinion into account | 25 | 19 |
| My doctor made the decision | 10 | 11 |