These results may be valuable when developing fever management guidelines and when estimating the burden of managing fever in the US.
The approach to train health workers in fever management is aimed at building their capacity to manage other conditions that present themselves with fever that include measles, ear infections, sore throat or pneumonia.
Beyond test and treat: Malaria diagnosis for improved pediatric fever management in sub-Saharan Africa, by Emily White Johansson [commentary].
Introduction: The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of fever management education in increasing knowledge, confidence, comfort, and satisfaction of the parent/grandparent.
Emergency nurses' clinical decisions related to paediatric fever establish emergency department norms, provide role-modelling for both peers and parents, underpin clinical management of febrile children, and influence fever management advice given to parents.
DISCUSSION: Educating parent/grandparents about fever management using written and video materials is effective in increasing knowledge about fever management.
INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of fever management education in increasing knowledge, confidence, comfort, and satisfaction of the parent/grandparent.
Assessing the independent and combined effects of subsidies for antimalarials and rapid diagnostic testing on fever management decisions in the retail sector: results from a factorial randomised trial in western Kenya.
Overall, the proportion who took ACT following a negative test was lower than those who took ACT without being tested, indicated improved targeting among those who were tested.Both subsidies improved appropriate fever management, demonstrating the impact of these costs on decision making.
After baseline data were collected on parent/grandparents of children receiving standard care, each site was randomized into two groups: Group 1 parents were given a video and brochure about fever management as they left the clinic/office; Group 2 were shown the video and given the brochure before seeing their health care provider.
About a third cited guidelines on fever management from the academy.
