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Neil Marlow1, Sarra Hoy, Alexandra Peacock
1UCL Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Institute for Women's Health, University College London, London, UK.
Insights
Parents and individuals born preterm should be included in research design. Their lived experiences highlight the need for longer follow-up, better educational acknowledgment of prematurity, and adult services addressing early birth consequences.
Area of Science:
- Perinatal Medicine
- Developmental Psychology
- Patient Advocacy
Background:
- Limited involvement of parents and preterm individuals in research design.
- Outcome measures may not reflect the lived experiences of those affected by preterm birth.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the lived experiences of individuals born very preterm and their parents.
- To advocate for the inclusion of these perspectives in research design and outcome reporting.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative exploration of lived experiences.
- Analysis of perspectives from three individuals with very preterm birth experience.
Main Results:
- Extended follow-up beyond two years is crucial.
- Increased acknowledgment of prematurity in educational settings is needed.
- Adult services require enhanced awareness of the long-term consequences of preterm birth.
Conclusions:
- Incorporating the voices and perspectives of those with preterm birth experience is essential for relevant research.
- Recognizing the lifelong impact of prematurity is vital for improved support and services.
Abstract:
Parents and individuals who were born preterm rarely contribute to research study design in order to ensure that outcomes are reported that are of relevance to them. In this article we explore aspects of the measures we use and the lived experiences of three individuals with experience of having a very preterm birth or being very preterm themselves. Their experiences tell us that follow up needs to be more than 2 years, that prematurity needs to be more widely acknowledged in education and that adult services need to consider the consequences of being born early. There are encouraging signs that these important issues are becoming recognised. Individuals designing outcome studies should ensure that these important voices are heard, and their perspectives captured in such studies.
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