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Still, questions remain on how multiple myeloma (MM) patients perceive and evaluate their current and desired roles in these decisions and whether characteristics influence their willingness to be involved. This study aimed to identify I) the current knowledge of the concept SDM among MM patients and healthcare professionals (HCPs) involved in MM care, II) how MM patients are and want to be involved in decisions, and III) differences in the willingness to be involved in view of participants\u2019 characteristics (e.g., age, gender, health literacy).<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n An online survey for MM patients and HCPs involved in MM care was launched in October and December 2023, respectively. The data was statistically analyzed.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n 558 patients and 89 HCPs completed the survey. Most patients lived in the Netherlands (28.7%), Israel (23.5%) and Belgium (15.8%), and most HCPs lived in France (39.3%) and Israel (24.7%). 56.6% of the patients and 28.1% of the HCPs had not previously heard of SDM. Almost all patients (96.1%) indicated wanting to be involved in treatment decisions. 3.9% of patients indicated not wanting to be involved, because they did not know whether they would have enough knowledge to decide or because they were used to the HCP deciding. All HCPs believed that MM patients should be involved if they want to. Patients had higher involvement scores at recent consultations and desired to be more involved in initial decisions following diagnosis. The survey revealed no significant differences in participants\u2019 involvement and their characteristics.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n MM patients want to be involved in decisions and HCPs are willing to involve MM patients. 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