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The study aims to understand parental perceptions of research without prior consent (RWPC) in neonatal clinical settings.

April 12, 2026BMC Medical EthicsOpen Access

Parent perspectives on neonatal research without prior consent: a mixed-methods interview study

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Mixed-methods study explores parental views on acceptability and ethics of research without prior consent in NICU.

The study aims to understand parental perceptions of research without prior consent (RWPC) in neonatal clinical settings.
Conducted interviews with parents of infants in NICU across 6 US locations.
Used Likert-scale questions and open-ended inquiries about RWPC acceptability.
Analyzed Likert responses via mixed-effects linear regression models.
Thematically coded and analyzed open-ended responses through a constructivist lens.
Parents found RWPC less acceptable than prospective informed consent on average.
Lower scores were noted regarding perceived control and respect in RWPC scenarios.
Identified themes influencing acceptability included informational preferences and consent approaches' impact on research relationships.
Emphasis on the importance of trust and communication in consent processes for NICU research.

Kraft et al. (2026) studied this question.

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