The knowledge attitudes and beliefs of carers (parents guardians healthcare practitioners crèche workers) around fever and febrile illness in children aged 5 years and under: protocol for a qualitative systematic review

摘要

BackgroundMany parents consider fever a disease in itself and feel disempowered when their child is ill. Numerous guidelines have been produced; however, their target audience remains healthcare professionals and not carers of children in general. A reliable source of information will decrease worry in parents and carers when managing a febrile child.