From: Parents’ concerns and beliefs about temperature measurement in children: a qualitative study
Themes | Subthemes | |
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The importance of temperature measurement to parents | Diagnosis of (high) fever Indication for action Situation-specific value and cost | |
Parents’ use and interpretation of results | Accuracy of readings Interpretation of numerical values | Definition of accuracy Anxiety about usage Indication for action Monitoring response to treatment Thresholds for a “bad” / high fever |
Sources of advice | Family and social networks Books and the internet Medical professionals and resources | Advice about fever Advice about thermometers and temperature measurement |
Home use patterns and parental experience | Parental factors influencing use of thermometers Motivation for healthcare consultations |