Paediatric Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT): An e-survey of the experiences of parents and clinicians.

Carter, Bernie, Fisher-Smith, Debra, Porter, David, Lane, Steven, Peak, Matthew ORCID: 0000-0003-1909-3211, Taylor-Robinson, David ORCID: 0000-0002-5828-7724, Bracken, Louise and Carrol, Enitan D ORCID: 0000-0001-8357-7726 (2021) Paediatric Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT): An e-survey of the experiences of parents and clinicians. PLoS One, 16 (4). e0249514-e0249514.

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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0249514

Abstract

<h4>Background</h4>Little evidence exists about parental satisfaction and their influence on referral to paediatric Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT).<h4>Aim</h4>This study aimed to examine the experiences of parents, children and clinicians of OPAT at a large tertiary children's hospital.<h4>Method</h4>A prospective e-survey, using closed and open questions, of parents (n = 33) of 33 children who had received OPAT (3 children completed a survey), and clinicians (n = 31) involved in OPAT at a tertiary hospital. Data were collected September 2016 to July 2018.<h4>Results</h4>Data were analysed using simple descriptive statistics. The results show that OPAT offered benefits (less stress, re-establishment of family life) compared to hospital-based treatment for parents and children, although some were anxious. Clinicians' referral judgements were based on child, home, and clinical factors. Some clinicians found the process of referral complex.<h4>Conclusion</h4>Most parents and children were satisfied with the OPAT service and preferred the option of home-based treatment as it promoted the child's comfort and recovery and supported family routines.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Humans, Bacterial Infections, Anti-Bacterial Agents, Infusions, Parenteral, Prospective Studies, Parents, Adolescent, Child, Child, Preschool, Infant, Infant, Newborn, Physicians, Outpatients, Male, Surveys and Questionnaires
Divisions:	Faculty of Health and Life Sciences Faculty of Health and Life Sciences > Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences
Depositing User:	Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited:	09 Apr 2021 09:17
Last Modified:	18 Jan 2023 22:53
DOI:	10.1371/journal.pone.0249514
Open Access URL:	https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.13...
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URI:	https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3118791