PARENTS 2 study: consensus report for parental engagement in the perinatal mortality review process.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The PARENTS 1 study (Parents' Active Role and ENgagement in The review of their Stillbirth/perinatal death) found that parents would endorse the opportunity to give feedback into the perinatal mortality review (PNMR) process. In subsequent focus groups, healthcare professionals were positive about parental engagement, although they considered that there may be significant challenges. The objective of this study was to develop core principles and recommendations for parental engagement in PNMR in the UK.

Methods

A two-round Delphi technique was followed to reach consensus on core principles for parental engagement in the PNMR process; Round 1 included a national consensus workshop and Round 2 an online questionnaire. The consensus meeting was attended by a national

SUBMITTER: Bakhbakhi D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6772129 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature