Prioritising long-term outcomes for preterm babies: A survey of consumers and clinicians.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To determine if consumers and clinicians believe intelligence or health outcomes are more important long-term outcomes for babies born preterm.

Methods

Prospective, online survey of six outcomes ranked using a hierarchy ladder, Likert scale and a hypothetical scenario: education (complete secondary school); longevity (70 years of age or more); money (sufficient for rent and food); normal weight; good health and intelligence. Participants were clinicians taking care of preterm babies, parents of preterm babies, ex-preterm adults and adult controls.

Results

The survey was completed by 145 participants (35 controls, 36 clinicians, 39 parents and 35 ex-preterm adults). Health was the most frequently top-ranked variable on the hierarchy ladder (health; 99/145 (68.3%),

SUBMITTER: Kuo J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9796048 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature