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Enhancing Practitioner Skills: Managing Parental Uncertainty in Prenatal Diagnoses

Enhancing Practitioner Skills: Managing Parental Uncertainty in Prenatal Diagnoses

Understanding Parental Uncertainty in Prenatal Diagnoses

In the realm of prenatal care, uncertainty is a common companion for many expectant parents, particularly when faced with abnormal fetal anomaly scans. The study "Parental experiences of uncertainty following an abnormal fetal anomaly scan: Insights using Han’s taxonomy of uncertainty" provides valuable insights into the types of uncertainties parents experience and offers strategies for healthcare professionals to better support them.

Applying Han’s Taxonomy of Uncertainty

The research utilized Han's taxonomy of uncertainty, a framework that categorizes uncertainty into three dimensions: sources, issues, and locus. This taxonomy helps in understanding the multifaceted nature of uncertainty in prenatal settings.

Strategies for Managing Uncertainty

Healthcare professionals can play a pivotal role in helping parents manage uncertainty. The study highlights several coping strategies used by parents, which practitioners can encourage:

Recommendations for Healthcare Professionals

Based on the findings, several recommendations can be made for practitioners to minimize uncertainty and support parents:

Encouraging Further Research

While the study offers valuable insights, it also opens avenues for further research. Practitioners are encouraged to explore additional studies and data to enhance their understanding and improve patient care in prenatal settings.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Parental experiences of uncertainty following an abnormal fetal anomaly scan: Insights using Han’s taxonomy of uncertainty.


Citation: Hammond, J., Klapwijk, J. E., Hill, M., Lou, S., Ormond, K. E., Diderich, K. E. M., Riedijk, S., & Lewis, C. (2021). Parental experiences of uncertainty following an abnormal fetal anomaly scan: Insights using Han’s taxonomy of uncertainty. Journal of Genetic Counseling, 30, 198–210. https://doi.org/10.1002/jgc4.1311
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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