[Paediatricians report an increased demand for diagnostic tests for reassurance]. / Kinderartsen zien meer vraag naar diagnostiek ter geruststelling.
Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd
; 1682024 02 13.
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| ID: mdl-38375874
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
Test decisions depend on the context in which health care is delivered. We interviewed paediatricians about perceived societal developments and their influence on diagnostic testing.DESIGN:
Qualitative interview study.METHODS:
Semi-structured in-depth interviews with 20 practicing Dutch paediatricians.RESULTS:
Paediatricians associated societal developments, such as decreased risk acceptance, with perceived pressure from parents to perform tests. They were motivated to restrict unnecessary tests to avoid harming the child.CONCLUSION:
Besides motivation and effort of health care providers, appropriate testing requires system-level actions, such as counteracting a culture of blame and considering societal interests in guideline recommendations.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Pediatras
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Motivación
Límite:
Child
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Humans
Idioma:
Nl
Revista:
Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article