1. Paediatric Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT): An e-survey of the experiences of parents and clinicians.
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Carter B, Fisher-Smith D, Porter D, Lane S, Peak M, Taylor-Robinson D, Bracken L, and Carrol ED
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- Adolescent, Bacterial Infections microbiology, Bacterial Infections pathology, Child, Child, Preschool, Humans, Infant, Infant, Newborn, Infusions, Parenteral, Male, Prospective Studies, Anti-Bacterial Agents administration & dosage, Bacterial Infections drug therapy, Outpatients psychology, Parents psychology, Physicians psychology, Surveys and Questionnaires statistics & numerical data
- Abstract
Background: Little evidence exists about parental satisfaction and their influence on referral to paediatric Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT)., Aim: This study aimed to examine the experiences of parents, children and clinicians of OPAT at a large tertiary children's hospital., Method: A prospective e-survey, using closed and open questions, of parents (n = 33) of 33 children who had received OPAT (3 children completed a survey), and clinicians (n = 31) involved in OPAT at a tertiary hospital. Data were collected September 2016 to July 2018., Results: Data were analysed using simple descriptive statistics. The results show that OPAT offered benefits (less stress, re-establishment of family life) compared to hospital-based treatment for parents and children, although some were anxious. Clinicians' referral judgements were based on child, home, and clinical factors. Some clinicians found the process of referral complex., Conclusion: Most parents and children were satisfied with the OPAT service and preferred the option of home-based treatment as it promoted the child's comfort and recovery and supported family routines., Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.
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- 2021
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