Prevalence and correlates of paediatric guideline non-adherence for initial empirical care in six low and middle-income settings: a hospital-based cross-sectional study

Conclusions Non-adherence to paediatric guidelines was common and associated with older age, disease severity, and comorbidities, and lower household economic status. These findings highlight opportunities to improve guidelines by adding clarity to specific recommendations.

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Source: BMJ Open - March 8, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Shawon, R. A., Denno, D., Tickell, K. D., Atuhairwe, M., Bandsma, R., Mupere, E., Voskuijl, W., Mbale, E., Ahmed, T., Chisti, M. J., Saleem, A. F., Ngari, M., Diallo, A. H., Berkley, J., Walson, J., Means, A. R. Tags: Open access, Evidence based practice Source Type: research