Navigating the unknown: understanding and managing parental anxiety when a child is ill.
Elise SimoensLauren MichielsJaan ToelenJ Peter de WinterPublished in: Archives of disease in childhood (2023)
Although parents make carefully considered decisions on whether or not to consult a doctor, many appear to miss red flags, including more experienced parents. Conversely, some become overly concerned with certain specific symptoms such as fever, and few parents are familiar with self-management strategies.