Advice to Clinicians From Expectant Parents at Extreme Prematurity: A Multimethod Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

Despite recommendations for patient-centered counseling on extreme prematurity, clinicians often miss opportunities to communicate in a way that facilitates parental knowledge, decision-making, and emotional support. In this study, we aimed to determine empirical, parent-derived recommendations and advice for clinicians counseling on extreme prematurity.

Methods

Pregnant women (and their partners) admitted at 22 0/7 to 25 6/7 weeks' estimated gestation participated in postantenatal counseling semi-structured interviews or questionnaires to explore parental preferences in the counseling process, including advice to clinicians. Thematic analysis was performed.

Results

A total of 39 interviews and 47 questionnaires, representing 62 total prenata

SUBMITTER: Sullivan A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10904886 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature