PPrime: Parents Views on Diagnosis and Information-giving in Neonatal Care (Pilot Study)

Parents Views on Diagnosis and Information-giving in Neonatal Care (Pilot Study)

The aim of the pilot study is to explore and identify the issues of concern to parents whose babies have been cared for in a neonatal unit and exposed to imaging, its influence on diagnosis and information-giving process

The aim is to explore the recent experience and views of parents in a qualitative way to assist the development of a questionnaire which can be used with a much larger group of parents. The interview guide with the topics to be covered will include: expectations, concerns and issues relating to the equipment used with their baby, any investigations, including cranial ultrasound and MR imaging and the information provided.

The data collected will then inform the development of a standard instrument or questionnaire which will be used with parents participating in a trial using a randomised design to compare the influence of MR and ultrasound-based information on parental perceptions, stress and coping in association with healthcare usage and costs.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Parents of babies born before 33 weeks gestation Parents who are 16 years of age or older Parents who are able to give informed consent Parents who are able to take part in interviews which are conducted in English

Exclusion Criteria:

• Parents who are under 16 years of age Parents who are unable to give informed consent Parents who are unable to take part in interviews which are conducted in English Parents where there are possible or know child protection issues