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Ethos and pathos in the delivery room
Virgínia Junqueira Oliveira1, Claudia Maria de Mattos Penna2
1Universidade Federal de São João Del Rei (UFSJ), Curso de Graduação em Enfermagem. Campus Divinópolis, Divinópolis, Minas Gerais, Brasil.
Revista Gaucha De Enfermagem
|July 13, 2017
Summary
This study analyzed childbirth communication, revealing women
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Medical Sociology
- Linguistics
Background:
- Delivery room communication significantly impacts patient experience and professional identity.
- Understanding the interplay of ethos and pathos is crucial in obstetric care settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the ethos (credibility/character) and pathos (emotional appeals) in the discourse of pregnant women and healthcare professionals during childbirth.
- To explore how these elements shape perceptions and interactions in the delivery room.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative, interpretative study employing discourse analysis.
- Involved 36 pregnant women and 24 healthcare professionals across seven maternity hospitals in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Main Results:
- Women's perceptions of childbirth are influenced by external validation and societal representations.
- Nurses face challenges in practical care delivery and professional image construction.
- Medical discourse emphasizes clinical skills, high-risk intervention capabilities, and professional status evolution.
Conclusions:
- Establishing a strong ethos for physicians and nurses is vital for flexible knowledge domains.
- Professional performance must align with roles and ethical/legal responsibilities in obstetric care.
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