Decision Support Analysis Tool
The Decision Support Analysis Tool (DSAT-10) was developed as a research tool to evaluate practitioners' use of decision support and communication skills (PDF) during a clinical encounter.
- User Manual (PDF) describing the tool's properties, scoring and directions for administration.
- Available versions
The Decision Support Analysis Tool for Chronic Condition Management (DSATcdm) was developed as a research tool to evaluate practitioners’ use of decision support for individuals with chronic health conditions that requires screening for factors influencing implementation of the chosen option.
- Available versions
You may use any of these measurement tools without requesting permission. These tools are protected by copyright but are freely available for you to use, provided you: a) cite the reference in any questionnaires or publications; b) do not charge for or profit from them; and c) do not alter them except for adding a specific condition/decision as necessary.
Important Citations
- Bustamante C, Alcayaga C, Pérez JC, Campos S. Validación inicial de un instrumento de análisis del apoyo a la toma de decisiones para el manejo de enfermedades crónicas. Aquichan. 2013; 13(3). Recuperado a partir de
- Stacey D, Taljaard M, Drake ER, O'Connor AM. Audit and feedback using the brief Decision Support Analysis Tool (DSAT-10) to evaluate nurse-standardized patient encounters. Patient Education and Counseling. 2008; 73:519-525.
- Guimond P, Bunn H, O'Connor AM, Jacobsen MJ, Tait VK, Drake ER, Graham ID, Stacey D, Elmslie T. Validation of a tool to assess health practitioners' decision support and communication skills. Patient Educ Couns. 2003 Jul;50(3):235-45. (The original version of the DSAT is described in this article.)
- Bunn H, O'Connor A, Jacobsen MJ. Analyzing Decision Support and Related Communication (PDF). 1998, Revised 2001.
Last modified: 2026-01-28.
