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Adherence of pediatric asthma patients with oral corticosteroid prescriptions following pediatric emergency department visit or hospitalization.


AUTHORS

Butler K , Cooper WO , . Pediatric emergency care. 2004 11 1; 20(11). 730-5

ABSTRACT

To determine caregiver adherence to oral corticosteroids prescribed in the emergency department for pediatric patients with an acute asthma exacerbation and to identify caregivers’ perceived barriers to adherence with prescribed oral corticosteroids.


To determine caregiver adherence to oral corticosteroids prescribed in the emergency department for pediatric patients with an acute asthma exacerbation and to identify caregivers’ perceived barriers to adherence with prescribed oral corticosteroids.


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