Metaphors that shape parents' perceptions of effective communication with healthcare practitioners following child death: a qualitative UK study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To offer an interpretation of bereaved parents' evaluations of communication with healthcare practitioners (HCPs) surrounding the death of a child.

Design

Interpretative qualitative study employing thematic and linguistic analyses of metaphor embedded in interview data.

Setting

England and Scotland.

Participants

24 bereaved parents (21 women, 3 men).

Methods

Participants were recruited through the True Colours Trust website and mailing list, similar UK charities and word of mouth. Following interviews in person or via video-conferencing platforms (Skype/Zoom), transcripts first underwent thematic and subsequently linguistic analyses supported by NVivo. A focused analysis of metaphors used by the parents was undertaken to allow in-depth interpr

SUBMITTER: Turner S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8796225 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature