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P158The representation of obstetric ultrasound scan among obstetricians and ultra‐sonographers: a descriptive exploratory study
Author(s) -
Quayle J.,
Wojciechowski V.,
Ueno L. S.,
Bunduki V.,
Miyadahira S.,
De Lucia M. C. S.,
Zugaib M.
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.202
H-Index - 141
eISSN - 1469-0705
pISSN - 0960-7692
DOI - 10.1046/j.1469-0705.2000.00004-1-156.x
Subject(s) - medicine , feeling , sonographer , obstetric ultrasound , ultrasound , obstetrics , medical education , family medicine , pregnancy , radiology , social psychology , psychology , fetus , genetics , biology
Background Ultrasound is one of the most known exams performed during prenatal period for diagnosis and screening, but little is known about obstetricians' perceptions associated to the exam. The aim of this study was to assess psychological representations related to obstetric ultrasound scan among obstetricians who were also ultrasonographists and those who were not. Method Psychological interview with 54 obstetricians of our Institution with different level of specialization. Results 55% believe that only a specific training is necessary to be an ultrasonographist, while 35% consider a title essential to perform the exam. Most of the subjects (98%) believe the exam has influences on the pregnant woman bonding with her baby, due to fetal visualization and the proximity feeling it favors. Almost all (93%) consider the possibility of early diagnosis the main feature of the exam while 20% mention the possibility of diagnostic mistakes and their repercussion. When asked to produce projective associations, content analysis points out to aspects associated to the qualities of the exam, particularly ‘fidelity’, precision and power. Conclusion There is a massive idealization of the exam and little difference between ultrasonographists and obstetricians. This should be approached during professional training to help them deal with the bonding aspects they themselves consider important.