Lorena Krippeit1, Florian Belzer2, Heike Martens-Le Bouar2, Volker Mall3, Michael Barth2. 1. Center for Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine of the University Medical Center Freiburg, Germany. Electronic address: lorena.krippeit@uniklinik-freiburg.de. 2. Center for Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine of the University Medical Center Freiburg, Germany. 3. TUM Technical University Munich, Germany.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To examine whether, and if so, how psychosocial topics are discussed between parents and pediatricians. METHODS: Thirty well-child visits at eight pediatricians' practices in southwest Germany were video recorded. Conversations were analyzed. RESULTS: Although psychosocial topics were frequently touched upon, they were rarely thoroughly explored. Pediatricians pursued a rather reserved conversation style. Especially when parents withdraw and psychosocial stressors are less baby-related, pediatricians hardly explore the psychosocial situation. CONCLUSION: In summary, the pediatrician's conversation style, the nature of the stressors and the parents' openness are paramount in determining the depth of psychosocial exploration. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: In order to ensure a good and fair quality of care to all parents, pediatricians should be provided with tailored communicative skills training allowing them to create a climate in which parents may open up and build trust toward their pediatrician.
OBJECTIVE: To examine whether, and if so, how psychosocial topics are discussed between parents and pediatricians. METHODS: Thirty well-child visits at eight pediatricians' practices in southwest Germany were video recorded. Conversations were analyzed. RESULTS: Although psychosocial topics were frequently touched upon, they were rarely thoroughly explored. Pediatricians pursued a rather reserved conversation style. Especially when parents withdraw and psychosocial stressors are less baby-related, pediatricians hardly explore the psychosocial situation. CONCLUSION: In summary, the pediatrician's conversation style, the nature of the stressors and the parents' openness are paramount in determining the depth of psychosocial exploration. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: In order to ensure a good and fair quality of care to all parents, pediatricians should be provided with tailored communicative skills training allowing them to create a climate in which parents may open up and build trust toward their pediatrician.
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