Table 1 Study phases and time schedule

Phase A. Identification of barriers and facilitators

i. Barriers and facilitators are explored for SDM implementation

          Literature study and preparation interviews/focus groups

          Interviews and focus groups

ii. Identified barriers and facilitators are ranked by importance in a representative sample

          Survey among professionals and patients

Phase B. The development of an implementation strategy based on phase A

          Development of the implementation strategy and expert panel

          Writing report