Parental knowledge, beliefs and management of childhood fever in Australia: A nationwide survey.

Kiara M WilsonSean A BeggsGraeme R ZoskyLuke R BereznickiBonnie Jayne Bereznicki

Published in: Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics (2019)

Poor parental knowledge and misconceptions surrounding fever and its management are still common among parents throughout Australia. Large-scale, sustainable educational interventions are needed to dispel misconceptions and concerns about fever, encourage appropriate and safe care of febrile children.

Keyphrases

healthcare
young adults
palliative care
quality improvement
pain management