Effect of written outcome information on attitude of perinatal healthcare professionals at the limit of viability: a randomized study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Differences in perception and potential disagreements between parents and professionals regarding the attitude for resuscitation at the limit of viability are common. This study evaluated in healthcare professionals whether the decision to resuscitate at the limit of viability (intensive care versus comfort care) are influenced by the way information on incurred risks is given or received.

Methods

This is a prospective randomized controlled study. This study evaluated the attitude of healthcare professionals by testing the effect of information given through graphic fact sheets formulated either optimistically or pessimistically. The written educational fact sheet included three graphical presentations of survival and complication/morbidity by gestational age. The

SUBMITTER: Papadimitriou V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6806555 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature