Exploring implicit bias in the perceived consequences of prematurity amongst health care providers in North Queensland - a constructivist grounded theory study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A study was done to explore the attitudes of relevant health care professionals (HCP) towards the provision of intensive care for periviable and extremely premature babies.

Methods/design

Applying a constructivist grounded theory methodology, HCP were interviewed about their attitudes towards the provision of resuscitation and intensive care for extremely premature babies. These babies are at increased risk of death and neurodisability when compared to babies of older gestations. Participants included HCP of varying disciplines at a large tertiary centre, a regional centre and a remote centre. Staff with a wide range of experience were interviewed.

Results

Six categories of i) who decides, ii) culture and context of families, iii) the life ahead, iv) to tre

SUBMITTER: Ireland S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7805144 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature