Table 2 Representative quotes regarding participation in decision making between end ileostomy and ileal pouch-anal anastomosis
Theme | Representative quote |
|---|---|
Patient-led | “I think I had it pretty good, in terms of decision time, and options, and the ultimate responsibility to make that decision by myself. I didn't feel as though I was between a rock and a hard place. I could choose either way, and everybody involved would be completely fine with that.” |
Shared with surgeon | “I would definitely like to get all the information possible from the surgeon…and I would like to bring my thoughts into it, and have a back-and-forth conversation about it.” |
Surgeon-led | “I deferred totally to [the surgeon]. At that time, I hadn't researched enough. I didn't know enough.” |