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Observational studyFamily practice2019

Burden of disease in children with respiratory tract infections in primary care: diary-based cohort study.

M J C Schot, A R J Dekker, C H van Werkhoven, A W van der Velden, J W L Cals, B D L Broekhuizen, R M Hopstaken, N J de Wit, T J M Verheij

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Observational study in Family practice, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers.

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Who cites it

9 citing papers in PubMed, 24 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

M J C SchotJulius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
A R J DekkerJulius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
C H van WerkhovenJulius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
A W van der VeldenJulius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
J W L CalsDepartment of Family Medicine, CAPHRI Care and Public Health Research Institute, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
B D L BroekhuizenGeneral Practice de Bongerd, Borculo, The Netherlands.
R M HopstakenStar-shl diagnostic centers, Etten-Leur, The Netherlands.
N J de WitJulius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
T J M VerheijJulius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
University Medical Center Utrecht · NLMaastricht University · NLStar Medisch Diagnostisch Centrum · NL

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundRespiratory tract infections (RTIs) are a common reason for children to consult in general practice. Antibiotics are often prescribed, in part due to miscommunication between parents and GPs. The duration of specific respiratory symptoms has been widely studied. Less is known about illness-related symptoms and the impact of these symptoms on family life, including parental production loss. Better understanding of the natural course of illness-related symptoms in RTI in children and impact on family life may improve GP-parent communication during RTI consultations.

objectiveTo describe the general impact of RTI on children and parents regarding illness-related symptoms, absenteeism from childcare, school and work, use of health care facilities, and the use of over-the-counter (OTC) medication.

methodsProspectively collected diary data from two randomized clinical trials in children with RTI in primary care (n = 149). Duration of symptoms was analysed using survival analysis.

resultsDisturbed sleep, decreased intake of food and/or fluid, feeling ill and/or disturbance at play or other daily activities are very common during RTI episodes, with disturbed sleep lasting longest. Fifty-two percent of the children were absent for one or more days from childcare or school, and 28% of mothers and 20% of fathers reported absence from work the first week after GP consultation. Re-consultation occurred in 48% of the children. OTC medication was given frequently, particularly paracetamol and nasal sprays.

conclusionAppreciation of, and communication about the general burden of disease on children and their parents, may improve understanding between GPs and parents consulting with their child.

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Cost of IllnessParentsPrimary Health CareReferral and ConsultationAbsenteeismAnti-Bacterial AgentsChildChild, PreschoolFemaleHumansInfantKaplan-Meier EstimateMaleNetherlandsNonprescription DrugsProspective StudiesAnti-Bacterial AgentsNonprescription Drugschildclinical studyprimary health carerespiratoryrespiratory tract infectionssigns and symptoms

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