What's wrong with using the F word? A systematic integrative review of how the fetus is talked about in situations of fetal demise or high risk of fetal loss

Anolak, H; Thornton, C; Davis, D

What's wrong with using the F word? A systematic integrative review of how the fetus is talked about in situations of fetal demise or high risk of fetal loss

Anolak, H

Thornton, C Davis, D

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Citation:: Midwifery, 2019, 79
Issue Date:: 2019-12-01

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dc.contributor.author	Anolak, H https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7853-8367	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Thornton, C	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Davis, D https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2041-1064	en_US
dc.date.available	2019-09-21	en_US
dc.date.issued	2019-12-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Midwifery, 2019, 79	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	0266-6138	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/136980
dc.description.abstract	© 2019 Elsevier Ltd Background: Limited research exists that investigates the language parents and health professionals use when faced with a high-risk likelihood of fetal demise or an instance of fetal loss. This review examines the language used when referring to the ‘fetus’ in these cases to better understand the meaning different groups might ascribe to the fetus and how their word choice may reflect their strategies for managing in these situations. Methods: An integrative review of primary, peer-reviewed research was conducted. A systematic search of seven databases was undertaken, articles critiqued and summarised using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systemic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA). The comprehensive process of data analysis and synthesis followed a constant comparison approach. Results: The 23 included studies represented the voices of women, their partners, obstetricians, nurses, midwives and allied health professionals. Five major themes emerged with the main finding being that the term ‘Baby’ is the most widely recognised word used in instances of fetal loss and high risk of fetal demise. Conclusion: History, science and law all influence how the fetus is understood and discussed within society. This review contributes new insights into our understanding of the term ‘fetus’ emphasizing the need for further research into the way the fetus is addressed and dealt with in instances of fetal loss or high risk of fetal loss within Maternity care practices.	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	Midwifery	en_US
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1016/j.midw.2019.102537	en_US
dc.subject.classification	Nursing	en_US
dc.title	What's wrong with using the F word? A systematic integrative review of how the fetus is talked about in situations of fetal demise or high risk of fetal loss	en_US
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	79	en_US
utslib.for	1114 Paediatrics and Reproductive Medicine	en_US
utslib.for	1110 Nursing	en_US
utslib.for	1117 Public Health and Health Services	en_US
pubs.embargo.period	Not known	en_US
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
utslib.copyright.status	closed_access
pubs.publication-status	Published	en_US
pubs.volume	79	en_US

Abstract:

© 2019 Elsevier Ltd Background: Limited research exists that investigates the language parents and health professionals use when faced with a high-risk likelihood of fetal demise or an instance of fetal loss. This review examines the language used when referring to the ‘fetus’ in these cases to better understand the meaning different groups might ascribe to the fetus and how their word choice may reflect their strategies for managing in these situations. Methods: An integrative review of primary, peer-reviewed research was conducted. A systematic search of seven databases was undertaken, articles critiqued and summarised using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systemic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA). The comprehensive process of data analysis and synthesis followed a constant comparison approach. Results: The 23 included studies represented the voices of women, their partners, obstetricians, nurses, midwives and allied health professionals. Five major themes emerged with the main finding being that the term ‘Baby’ is the most widely recognised word used in instances of fetal loss and high risk of fetal demise. Conclusion: History, science and law all influence how the fetus is understood and discussed within society. This review contributes new insights into our understanding of the term ‘fetus’ emphasizing the need for further research into the way the fetus is addressed and dealt with in instances of fetal loss or high risk of fetal loss within Maternity care practices.

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