In the need of a digital cicerone in healthcare? – Guidance for parents
Abstract Objective To explore parents’ experiences using digital tools in relation to pregnancy, labor and birth, and the child’s first 18 months. Background Parents find relevant information using digital healthcare tools, material obtained from professionals, as well as personal opinions and exper...
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| author | C Bäckström R Knez M Fahlgren M Synnergren V Larsson |
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| description | Abstract Objective To explore parents’ experiences using digital tools in relation to pregnancy, labor and birth, and the child’s first 18 months. Background Parents find relevant information using digital healthcare tools, material obtained from professionals, as well as personal opinions and experiences that vary in quality. Method Fifteen parents were interviewed and data were analyzed beginning with content analysis and followed by thematic analysis. Results The main theme was insecurity and responsibility for own choices and knowledge. Parents use digital tools to take responsibility for their insecurity and need for knowledge when entering parenthood. Conclusion The parents’ experiences highlighted that (1) insecurity can be both eased and enhanced using digital tools, (2) they took responsibility for feelings of insecurity and the search for knowledge, and (3) they needed knowledge to make the right choices and feel secure that these choices are made in the best interest of their new family. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-16ae147b61834b08917412b97d9eca2d2022-12-22T04:36:44ZengBMCBMC Pregnancy and Childbirth1471-23932022-11-0122111110.1186/s12884-022-05120-0In the need of a digital cicerone in healthcare? – Guidance for parentsC Bäckström0R Knez1M Fahlgren2M Synnergren3V Larsson4School of Health Sciences, University of SkövdeSchool of Health Sciences, University of SkövdeSkaraborg HospitalSkaraborg HospitalSchool of Health Sciences, University of SkövdeAbstract Objective To explore parents’ experiences using digital tools in relation to pregnancy, labor and birth, and the child’s first 18 months. Background Parents find relevant information using digital healthcare tools, material obtained from professionals, as well as personal opinions and experiences that vary in quality. Method Fifteen parents were interviewed and data were analyzed beginning with content analysis and followed by thematic analysis. Results The main theme was insecurity and responsibility for own choices and knowledge. Parents use digital tools to take responsibility for their insecurity and need for knowledge when entering parenthood. Conclusion The parents’ experiences highlighted that (1) insecurity can be both eased and enhanced using digital tools, (2) they took responsibility for feelings of insecurity and the search for knowledge, and (3) they needed knowledge to make the right choices and feel secure that these choices are made in the best interest of their new family.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-022-05120-0PregnancyLaborBirthParenthoodDigitalizationAntenatal care |
| spellingShingle | C Bäckström R Knez M Fahlgren M Synnergren V Larsson In the need of a digital cicerone in healthcare? – Guidance for parents BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth Pregnancy Labor Birth Parenthood Digitalization Antenatal care |
| title | In the need of a digital cicerone in healthcare? – Guidance for parents |
| title_full | In the need of a digital cicerone in healthcare? – Guidance for parents |
| title_fullStr | In the need of a digital cicerone in healthcare? – Guidance for parents |
| title_full_unstemmed | In the need of a digital cicerone in healthcare? – Guidance for parents |
| title_short | In the need of a digital cicerone in healthcare? – Guidance for parents |
| title_sort | in the need of a digital cicerone in healthcare guidance for parents |
| topic | Pregnancy Labor Birth Parenthood Digitalization Antenatal care |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-022-05120-0 |
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