Provider reported challenges with completing death certificates: A focus group study demonstrating potential sources of error.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To characterize the experiences of providers in completing the cause of death section on death certificates, with particular reference to deaths in people who have cancer.

Methods

Focus groups were conducted until thematic saturation was reached, resulting in four groups over three months. Participants were from a variety of specialties and levels and types of training. Focus groups were recorded and transcribed verbatim and analyzed using constant comparison analysis.

Results

Three types of challenges to case classification were identified. 1) Infrastructural and procedural challenges encountered when completing death certificates, including the rigid structure of the form, lack of training in its completion, and lack of real-time feedback. 2) Clinical unc

SUBMITTER: Morgan A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9122187 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature