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  • Title: The health-care experiences of families given the prenatal diagnosis of trisomy 18.
    Author: Walker LV, Miller VJ, Dalton VK.
    Journal: J Perinatol; 2008 Jan; 28(1):12-9. PubMed ID: 18165828.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to examine parent-reported experiences in the health care system after receiving the prenatal diagnosis of trisomy 18 and to identify factors that contribute to satisfaction with care. STUDY DESIGN: Nineteen families who received the diagnosis between 2002 and 2005 were given semistructured telephone interviews. Of the 19 families, 11 continued the pregnancy while the remaining 8 chose induced abortion. Classical content analysis was utilized to identify themes among subject responses. RESULT: We identified several specific aspects of care as key in either being highly satisfied or dissatisfied: expressions of empathy from provider, continuity of care, communication, valuing the fetus and participation in medical decision-making. CONCLUSIONS: Aspects of care that were identified as reasons for dissatisfaction are potentially modifiable by training, education or team-based approaches. Further studies are necessary to determine how we can improve the quality of services during prenatal diagnosis.
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