In-person versus electronic screening for social risks among carers of pediatric inpatients: A mixed methods randomized trial

Conclusion: Differences in the disclosure of social risks according to self- versus assisted-completion were small, suggesting that either method could be used. Most carers expressed a preference for self- completion, which is therefore recommended as the ideal mode for such data collection for Australian pediatric inpatient settings. Trial registration: Australia New Zealand Clinical Trial Registry (www.anzctry.org.au; #ACTRN12620001326987; date of registration 8 December 2020).What is Known:• Most evidence on screening of social risks in pediatric inpatient settings is from the USA.• Little is known about disclosure of social risks in countries with universal health care and social welfare.What is New:• Disclosure of social risks was similar for electronic compared with face-to-face screening.• Carers preferred electronic completion over face-to-face completion.
Source: European Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research