Fifteen-minute consultation: Therapeutic hypothermia for infants with hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy-translating jargon, prognosis and uncertainty for parents.
Arch Dis Child Educ Pract Ed
; 105(2): 75-83, 2020 04.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-31292147
ABSTRACT
Hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy may lead to death or severe long-term morbidity. Therapeutic hypothermia (TH) increases survival without impairments in childhood, but prognostic uncertainty may remain for years after birth. Clear and accurate communication is imperative but challenging. This article explores the predictive value of routinely performed assessments during TH, as well as the qualitative research relating to parental experience. This article will benefit paediatric trainees, consultants and nurse practitioners in providing (1) the background information needed for initiating a conversation with parents regarding outcome and (2) optimising their communication with parents in translating jargon, prognosis and uncertainty.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Pais
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Encaminhamento e Consulta
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Hipóxia-Isquemia Encefálica
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Transtornos do Neurodesenvolvimento
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Hipotermia Induzida
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
Limite:
Child
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Child, preschool
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Humans
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Infant
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Newborn
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Arch Dis Child Educ Pract Ed
Assunto da revista:
PEDIATRIA
Ano de publicação:
2020
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Reino Unido