Exploring pregnant individuals' counseling needs regarding urgent imaging to rule out pulmonary embolism.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Computed tomography pulmonary angiogram and lung scintigraphy with ventilation/perfusion scan are needed to diagnose pulmonary embolism (PE) in pregnancy. Their associated ionizing radiation doses are considered safe in pregnancy. A standardized patient information tool may improve patient counseling and reduce testing hesitancy.

Objectives

In this context, we sought to address 1) what patients want to know before undergoing these tests and 2) how they want the information to be provided to them.

Methods

We used a qualitative descriptive methodology. We recruited pregnant participants at the McGill University Health Center in Montreal, Canada. Structured interviews explored information needs about PE and diagnostic imaging for PE. The interview transcripts'

SUBMITTER: Ouellet S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10943056 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature