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Effectiveness and safety of intravenous therapy at home for children and adolescents with acute and chronic illnesses: a systematic review protocol

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Abstract

REVIEW QUESTION/OBJECTIVE: The objectives of this systematic review are to assess the effectiveness and safety of intravenous therapy at home compared with in-patient intravenous therapy in acute and chronically ill children and adolescents. Outcomes will include improvement of the illness, duration of treatment, clinical complications, adverse effects, mortality, re-admissions and preference for place of care by individuals and/or families.

Original languageEnglish
JournalJBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports
Volume14
Issue number7
Pages (from-to)28-36
Number of pages9
ISSN2202-4433
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2016
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Adolescents
  • Children
  • Home care
  • Home-based care
  • Intravenous therapy

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