Exploring communication preferences and risk thresholds of clinicians and parents of febrile infants under 90 days presenting to the emergency department: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Febrile infants under 3 months of age are at higher risk of invasive bacterial illness (IBI) when compared with older children. Increasingly sequential assessment based on age, clinical appearance and biomarkers is used to determine the risk of IBI, and appropriateness of invasive procedures such as lumbar puncture. The purpose of this qualitative study is to report parents and clinicians' opinions on communication of risks and benefits of sequential assessment and tailored treatment.

Methods

18 parents enrolled in the Febrile Infant Diagnostic Assessment and Outcomes study and seven clinicians from England, Wales and Northern Ireland were purposively selected to participate in virtual qualitative interviews. Data were analysed thematically.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Wilson K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11503189 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature