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The information seeking behaviors of caregivers in the management of childhood fever - A systematic literature review.

Daniel AriasEsther SoTimothy F ChenRebekah J Moles
Published in: Research in social & administrative pharmacy : RSAP (2024)
Despite decades of research, education and development of evidence-based guidelines caregivers continue to exhibit 'fever phobia' when caring for febrile children. This is demonstrated by their continued use of non-evidence-based methods and increasing reliance on, and incorrect use of antipyretics, alternating antipyretics if fever is not sufficiently reduced or returns. There is an increasing need for the development of easy to access digital resources for caregiver as internet use is rising which mirrors best practice taught to professionals.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • palliative care
  • primary care
  • health information
  • quality improvement
  • young adults
  • mental health
  • social media