Optimistic vs Pessimistic Message Framing in Communicating Prognosis to Parents of Very Preterm Infants
Fiona A. Forth,
Florian Hammerle,
Jochem König
et al.
Abstract:ImportanceIn the neonatal intensive care unit, there is a lack of understanding about how best to communicate the prognosis of a serious complication to parents.ObjectiveTo examine parental preferences and the effects of optimistic vs pessimistic message framing when providing prognostic information about a serious complication.Design, Setting, and ParticipantsThis crossover randomized clinical trial was conducted at a single German university medical center between June and October 2021. Eligible participants… Show more
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