How paediatricians investigate early developmental impairment in the UK: a qualitative descriptive study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Early developmental impairment (EDI) is common and has many aetiologies and, therefore, potential investigations. There are several published guidelines recommending aetiological investigations, and paediatricians' views of them varies. Little is known on the thought processes underlying clinical decisions in investigating EDI. This study aimed to describe the thought processes affecting clinical decisions on the investigation of EDI within a nationalised health care system.

Methods

A qualitative descriptive study using semi-structured qualitative interviews performed in person or via video link with paediatricians who see children with EDI in England. As part of the interview, a case study of a fictional disease, Cavorite deficiency, modelled on biotinidase defic

SUBMITTER: Atherton M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9109194 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature