Saron, H, Carter, B, Siner, S, Preston, J 
ORCID: 0000-0003-4800-234X, Peak, M, Mehta, F, Lane, S, Lambert, C, Jones, D, Hughes, H et al (show 6 more authors)
(2022)
Parents’ experiences and perceptions of the acceptability of a whole-hospital, pro-active electronic pediatric early warning system (the DETECT study): A qualitative interview study
Frontiers in Pediatrics, 10.
954738-.
ISSN 2296-2360, 2296-2360
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Abstract
Background: Failure to recognize and respond to clinical deterioration in a timely and effective manner is an urgent safety concern, driving the need for early identification systems to be embedded in the care of children in hospital. Pediatric early warning systems (PEWS) or PEW scores alert health professionals (HPs) to signs of deterioration, trigger a review and escalate care as needed. PEW scoring allows HPs to record a child’s vital signs and other key data including parent concern. Aim: This study aimed to explore the experiences and perceptions of parents about the acceptability of a newly implemented electronic surveillance system (the DETECT surveillance system), and factors that influenced acceptability and their awareness around signs of clinical deterioration and raising concern. Methods: Descriptive, qualitative semi-structured telephone interviews were undertaken with parents of children who had experienced a critical deterioration event (CDE) (n = 19) and parents of those who had not experienced a CDE (non-CDE parents) (n = 17). Data were collected between February 2020 and February 2021. Results: Qualitative data were analyzed using generic thematic analysis. Analysis revealed an overarching theme of trust as a key factor that underpinned all aspects of children’s vital signs being recorded and monitored. The main themes reflect three domains of parents’ trust: trust in themselves, trust in the HPs, and trust in the technology. Conclusion: Parents’ experiences and perceptions of the acceptability of a whole-hospital, pro-active electronic pediatric early warning system (The DETECT system) were positive; they found it acceptable and welcomed the use of new technology to support the care of their child.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | pediatric early warning system (PEWS), parents experience, acceptability, clinical deterioration alert, qualitative |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Health & Life Sciences Faculty of Health & Life Sciences > Inst. Life Courses & Medical Sciences Faculty of Health & Life Sciences > Inst. Infection, Vet & Ecological Sciences |
| Depositing User: | Symplectic Admin |
| Date Deposited: | 26 Sep 2022 10:32 |
| Last Modified: | 01 Mar 2026 02:27 |
| DOI: | 10.3389/fped.2022.954738 |
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| URI: | https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3164993 |
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