Qualitative exploration assessing the acceptability of shared decision-making for prescribing airway clearance techniques in adults with bronchiectasis.

A qualitative study published in BMJ Open examined how acceptable shared decision-making (SDM) is when selecting airway clearance techniques (ACTs) for adults living with bronchiectasis. Researchers found that both patients and clinicians generally viewed SDM as a fitting approach for personalizing ACT prescriptions, though barriers and facilitators to its implementation were identified. The findings have direct relevance for respiratory physiotherapists involved in managing bronchiectasis and guiding patients through airway clearance options.

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