The caregivers were encouraged to describe the episode from beginning to end in their own words, and were, during this illness narrative, prompted to describe decision-making processes, perceived causes, provider preferences, medical costs and perceived quality of care [ 23].
These factors are imbedded in individual decision making processes that guide how these individuals behave and perceive their environment.
Social factors, including knowledge about newborn sickness, individual experiences at households, perceived health system gaps and decision making processes, were facilitators of or barriers to compliance with newborn referral.
NPs perceived that the real time availability of relevant clinical information expedited their decision making processes and shortened the gap between initial patient examination and subsequent access to care.
The perceived legitimacy of the messages delivered via PR channels plays a pivotal role in customers' decision making processes.
Consistent improvements were found in patients' knowledge of their conditions and available treatment options [ 56- 59], decisional conflict and perceptions of potential outcome improvements and relative risks, and perceived levels of patient autonomy in the shared decision making process [ 55].
Perceived growth is thought to arise as the result of a meaning making process in the aftermath of trauma.
Additionally, as patient related barriers were the most perceived barriers across recommendations, it may be useful to involve patients in the process of guideline development as well as in the actual decision making process.
Of these, 102 (36 %) facilitators were perceived by patients as having relatively more influence in decision-making processes than others.
Mean comparisons were made for perceived trust and purchase intention.
