Academic pediatrics
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Academic pediatrics · Jan 2019
Opioids in Adolescents' Homes: Prevalence, Caregiver Attitudes, and Risk Reduction Opportunities.
The most common source of misused opioids is pain relievers prescribed for family and friends. This study was conducted to assess knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of adolescents' caregivers regarding prescribed opioids in the home. ⋯ Opioids are prevalent in homes in our community, and many parents are unaware of the risks they pose. Study findings can inform strategies to educate parents about opioid risk and encourage and facilitate timely, safe disposal of unused medications.
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Academic pediatrics · Jan 2019
Post-training Shared Decision Making Barriers and Facilitators for Pediatric Healthcare Providers: A Mixed-Methods Study.
To assess barriers to and facilitators of shared decision making (SDM) for pediatric healthcare providers (HCPs) after they have been trained in SDM. ⋯ Despite training and positive intentions, many HCPs report not subsequently using SDM and identified numerous post-training barriers to its use. To overcome SDM barriers and improve uptake, HCPs recommend creating a socially supportive environment through a team-based approach to SDM training and implementation. These findings can inform SDM training and implementation interventions at pediatric health care centers.