Comparison or Behaviors Displayed by Top 10 Communicators Versus Others
| Proportion of Participants Adopting the Following Positive Behaviors | In the Top 10, % | Not in the Top 10, % |
|---|---|---|
| Throughout the resuscitation | ||
| Used name of infant** | 90 | 62 |
| Before the resuscitation | ||
| Introduced themselves | 100 | 78 |
| Mentioned the resuscitation could be difficult | 100 | 80 |
| Mentioned that communication during resuscitation would be difficult | 100 | 80 |
| During the resuscitation | ||
| Allowed father to approach the bedside** | 90 | 62 |
| Acknowledged the presence of the father** | 90 | 62 |
| Encouraged the father to report back to the mother | 80 | 62 |
| Acknowledged the presence of mother | 100 | 100 |
| Prepared parents for the death in a stepwise fashion* | 100 | 65 |
| Stopped resuscitation <15 min | 100 | 80 |
| Took the decision to stop the resuscitation (did not ask parents) | 100 | 80 |
| Stated clearly that the infant was dead** | 90 | 50 |
| Noted time of death | 90 | 78 |
| After the death | ||
| Stated there was nothing parents could have done to prevent this** | 100 | 65 |
| Placed the infant in the mother or the father’s arms | 100 | 71 |
| Touched the mother | 90 | 90 |
| Sat down* | 70 | 29 |
| Allowed opportunity for parents to ask questions (30 s silence) | 100 | 80 |
| Knew what happened to the body after death** | 100 | 31 |
| Offered creation of souvenirs | 90 | 90 |
| Offered to call family or spiritual supports | 100 | 78 |
| Offered future support* | 100 | 65 |