How communication affects prescription decisions in consultations for acute illness in children: a systematic review and meta-ethnography.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Communication within primary care consultations for children with acute illness can be problematic for parents and clinicians, with potential misunderstandings contributing to over-prescription of antibiotics. This review aimed to synthesise the evidence in relation to communication and decision making in consultations for children with common acute illness.

Methods

A systematic search of MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, SSCI, SIGLE, Dissertation Express and NHS economic evaluation databases was conducted. Studies of primary care settings in high income countries which made direct observations of consultations and reported qualitative data were included. Included studies were appraised using the process recommended by the Cochrane Qualitative Methods Group. Cred

SUBMITTER: Cabral C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4234398 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature