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Neonatal screening: Development and evaluation of a video as an informational resource for parents. Prospective
Sophie Briols1, Karine Mention Mulliez1, Thameur Rakza1
1CHU de Lille - Hôpital Jeanne de Flandre France.
Insights
Informational videos effectively inform parents about neonatal screenings, improving understanding and reassurance. This method enhances parental consent for essential newborn health evaluations.
Area of Science:
- Neonatal Health
- Medical Education
- Parental Engagement
Background:
- Neonatal screening in France includes biological assessments and hearing evaluations for all newborns.
- Current parental information on neonatal screenings is insufficient for informed consent.
- A need exists for improved methods to educate parents about neonatal screening procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop an informational video for parents about neonatal screenings.
- To evaluate the effectiveness and reception of this video among parents.
Main Methods:
- A two-minute animated video was created by a multidisciplinary team.
- A prospective survey assessed parental feedback via questionnaires.
- Data collected from parents at Lille University Hospital maternity ward (Oct 2022-Oct 2023).
Main Results:
- 417 parents participated in the survey.
- 89.2% of parents felt adequately informed after watching the video.
- Parents found the video format appropriate (5.0/5), easy to understand (5.0/5), and reassuring (4.0/5).
Conclusions:
- Informational videos are an effective tool for educating parents on neonatal screening.
- The developed video was well-received and positively evaluated by parents.
- This approach can enhance parental understanding and engagement in neonatal health evaluations.
Background:
Neonatal screening, including biological assessments and hearing impairment evaluations, is offered to all newborns in France. It is essential to provide parents with adequate information to ensure informed consent; however, current efforts remain insufficient. This study aimed to develop and evaluate an informational video for parents regarding these screenings.
Materials And Methods:
The video, a two-minute animated presentation accessible on the in-room televisions, was developed by a multidisciplinary working group and assessed through a prospective survey, which involved distributing questionnaires to parents during their stay at the Jeanne de Flandre maternity ward of Lille University Hospital between October 2022 and October 2023.
Results:
A total of 417 parents participated. Their feedback on the video was positive, with 89.2 % feeling adequately informed about the screenings their newborns would undergo. Parents rated the format as appropriate (5.0 [4.0; 5.0] on a Likert scale of 1 to 5), the video as easy to understand (5.0 [4.0; 5.0]), and reassuring (4.0 [4.0; 5.0]).
Conclusion:
Informational videos are an effective and well-received method for educating parents about neonatal screening.
