We assessed the effect of the dashboard on participants' decision making processes using the informed, values clarity, and uncertainty sub-scales from the decisional conflict scale modified to use a 7 rather than a 5 point scale to be consistent with the other assessment questions [ 44].
Additionally, decision coaching was identified by participants as a way to enhance their engagement in the decision making process using the adapted OPDG.
In the first stage we focussed on doctors' decision-making processes using a think aloud method.
To model decision making processes, an often used approach is the BDI-model (Rao and Georgeff 1991), which explains the reasoning process people undertake to get to certain actions in terms of B eliefs), D esires), and I ntentions).
Decision Making: Decision Making processes are based on decision rules dedicated to the scenario considered.
To measure satisfaction related to various aspects of the decision making process we used a scale developed by Man-Son-Hing et al (1999).
The decision making processes admitting clinicians use were thought to have a direct impact on the appropriateness of some admissions and was a considerable concern for all participants.
The framework also illuminated that assessments, the knowledge creation processes, need to be deeply intertwined with the decision making processes, the knowledge use, if they seriously attempt to achieve their purposes of influencing policy.
The quantum increases in home Internet access and available online health information with limited control over information quality highlight the necessity of exploring decision making processes in accessing and using online information, specifically in relation to children who do not make their health decisions.
To test the hypothesis that purely mental processes might operate under the same mechanism as other decision making processes, simple mathematical problems were used in this experiment.
