Pediatric Prescribers' Knowledge of the Ew Meds^™ List and Taste Masking.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The primary objective of this study was to determine pediatric prescribers' knowledge and confidence in identifying bad tasting liquid medications. The secondary objective examined the techniques used to mask the taste of liquid medications and whether any of the masking techniques recommended by prescribers were reported to be effective in children.

Methods

Nationally, health care prescribers were invited to participate in an online survey about medication tastes and masking practices. Participants included physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners who prescribe oral liquid medications. They were asked to complete a 17-question survey consisting of 4 demographic questions, 6 about their practice; 1 on confidence identifying bad tasting medications;

SUBMITTER: Pena DE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11627580 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature