Drivers for inappropriate fever management in children: a systematic review

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作者
Kelly, M. [1 ]
McCarthy, S. [1 ,2 ]
O'Sullivan, R. [3 ,4 ]
Shiely, F. [5 ,6 ]
Larkin, P. [7 ]
Brenner, M. [7 ]
Sahm, L. J. [1 ,8 ]
机构
[1] Univ Coll Cork, Sch Pharm, Pharmaceut Care Res Grp, Cork, Ireland
[2] Cork Univ Hosp, Dept Pharm, Cork, Ireland
[3] Univ Coll Cork, Sch Med, Cork, Ireland
[4] Natl Childrens Res Ctr, Dublin 12, Ireland
[5] Univ Coll Cork, HRB Clin Res Facil, Cork, Ireland
[6] Univ Coll Cork, Dept Epidemiol & Publ Hlth, Cork, Ireland
[7] Univ Coll Dublin, Sch Nursing Midwifery & Hlth Syst, Dublin, Ireland
[8] Mercy Univ Hosp, Cork, Ireland
关键词
Attitudes; Children; Fever; Fever management; Knowledge; Parents; CHILDHOOD FEVER; PRESCHOOL-CHILDREN; INITIAL MANAGEMENT; FEBRILE CHILDREN; PARENTS; KNOWLEDGE; NURSES; CARE; ATTITUDES; ILLNESS;
D O I
10.1007/s11096-016-0333-2
中图分类号
R9 [药学];
学科分类号
1007 ;
摘要
Background Fever is one of the most common childhood symptoms and accounts for numerous consultations with healthcare practitioners. It causes much anxiety amongst parents as many struggle with managing a feverish child and find it difficult to assess fever severity. Over- and under-dosing of antipyretics has been reported. Aim of the review The aim of this review was to synthesise qualitative and quantitative evidence on the knowledge, attitudes and beliefs of parents regarding fever and febrile illness in children. Method A systematic search was conducted in ten bibliographic databases from database inception to June 2014. Citation lists of studies and consultation with experts were used as secondary sources to identify further relevant studies. Titles and abstracts were screened for inclusion according to pre-defined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Quantitative studies using a questionnaire were analysed using narrative synthesis. Qualitative studies with a semi-structured interview or focus group methodology were analysed thematically. Results Of the 1565 studies which were screened for inclusion in the review, the final review comprised of 14 studies (three qualitative and 11 quantitative). Three categories emerged from the narrative synthesis of quantitative studies: (i) parental practices; (ii) knowledge; (iii) expectations and information seeking. A further three analytical themes emerged from the qualitative studies: (i) control; (ii) impact on family; (iii) experiences. Conclusion Our review identifies the multifaceted nature of the factors which impact on how parents manage fever and febrile illness in children. A coherent approach to the management of fever and febrile illness needs to be implemented so a consistent message is communicated to parents. Healthcare professionals including pharmacists regularly advise parents on fever management. Information given to parents needs to be timely, consistent and accurate so that inappropriate fever management is reduced or eliminated. This review is a necessary foundation for further research in this area.
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页码:761 / 770
页数:10
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