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Putting it in writing. Written assessment reports for parents
Archives of Disease in Childhood
|July 1, 1984
Summary
Written assessment reports for parents are generally well-received, though some require further clarification or can be upsetting. Modifications to reports for distress reduction raise ethical concerns but can be useful when paired with consultation.
Area of Science:
- Child Development
- Pediatric Assessment
- Clinical Communication
Background:
- Multidisciplinary child development centers provide comprehensive assessments for children.
- Written reports summarizing assessment results are given to parents.
- Parental reactions to these reports are a key area of interest.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate parental satisfaction and understanding of written assessment reports.
- To compare parent-focused reports with those intended for family doctors.
- To explore the implications of modifying report content for parents.
Main Methods:
- Parents of children undergoing assessment received written reports.
- Parental reactions (satisfaction, difficulty, distress, usefulness) were systematically recorded.
- Parent reports were compared to physician reports for differences in content and technicality.
Main Results:
- A majority of parents (98/115) were satisfied with the reports.
- Some parents experienced difficulty (11), needed further explanation (7), or found reports upsetting (9).
- Parent reports were often simplified, less technical, and modified to reduce distress, raising ethical questions.
Conclusions:
- Written assessment reports are a valuable addition to the child development assessment process when prepared with care.
- Modifying information to be less distressing is not always effective and poses ethical challenges.
- Written reports should complement, not replace, face-to-face consultation and counseling.
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