History of Neonatology
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Summary
This study traces the history of neonatology in the United States from the 1960s to the present with particular attention to the ways in which neonatologists developed criteria to make treatment decisions. The investigator will be using oral history interviews as one source for a book that will document developments in the history of neonatology. The investigator will identify potential research subjects through their publications in the field of neonatology and through word of mouth. The investigator will locate them via the contact information provided in their publications or through an internet search.
Description
The investigator will interview individuals who have worked in NICUs \[neonatologists, nurses, social workers\] to understand how technological changes and changing scientific understanding influenced decision making pertaining to the treatment of infants. The interviews will supplement extensive research of the medical literature and other pertinent publications. Between the 1960s and the present, we have seen the emergence of medical therapies and technologies developed to treat neonates. Over this time period, there has also been a changing and growing understanding of the long-term impact…
Eligibility
- Age range
- Not specified
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: \- individuals who worked or are working in Neonatal Intensive Care Units as neonatologists, pediatricians, nurses, social workers or other pertinent professionals in the medical or counseling field. Exclusion Criteria: * N/A
Interventions
- OtherOral History Interviews
I will ask interview subjects about their educational and career path, their research interests and clinical work in the field of neonatology. I will also ask them about their personal and professional motivations and thoughts about their work. And we will discuss how their interactions with colleagues and patients/caregivers shaped their work experience and decision making.
Location
- Rutgers UniversityNew Brunswick, New Jersey