Table 1 Theme, categories and sub-categories
Theme | Category | Sub-category |
|---|---|---|
Obstetric ultrasound – a third eye | I. ‘Everyday-tool’ for pregnancy surveillance | An indispensable tool in current practice |
Liberal use | ||
II. Significance for managing complicated pregnancy | Highly valued surveillance method | |
Essential tool in optimising pregnancy outcomes | ||
III. Differing perspectives on obstetric ultrasound | Obstetrician versus public confidence in ultrasound | |
Differing expectations during examinations | ||
Body weight and imaging ability | ||
Cultural variations in expectations | ||
IV. Counselling as a balancing act | Communicating uncertain findings | |
Ultrasound’s potential for harm | ||
Guiding through uncertainty - a rewarding mission |