Video analysis of communication in paediatric consultations in primary care.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is a paucity of research evidence concerning communication in paediatric consultations between GPs, adults, and child patients.

Aim

This study was carried out to identify features of the interaction between a doctor, a child patient aged 6-12 years, and their carer in the consultation associated with the child's participation.

Design of study

A qualitative analysis of video recordings of 31 primary care paediatric consultations was undertaken, using strategies from the methodology of conversation analysis.

Setting

Primary care, Suffolk, UK.

Method

NHS GPs from three primary care trusts (PCTs), were invited to participate in this study. Sixteen volunteers from this sample took part.

Results

Analysis of the interaction in the consul

SUBMITTER: Cahill P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2169310 | biostudies-literature | 2007 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature