Gastroenteritis Therapies in Developed Countries: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Context

Gastroenteritis remains a leading cause of childhood morbidity.

Objective

Because prior reviews have focused on isolated symptoms and studies conducted in developing countries, this study focused on interventions commonly considered for use in developed countries. Intervention specific, patient-centered outcomes were selected.

Data sources

MEDLINE, EMBASE, the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, trial registries, grey literature, and scientific meetings.

Study selection

Randomized controlled trials, conducted in developed countries, of children aged <18 years, with gastroenteritis, performed in emergency department or outpatient settings which evaluated oral rehydration therapy (ORT), antiemetics, probiotics or intravenous fluid administration rate

SUBMITTER: Freedman SB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4468143 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature