Environmental Scan of Parent-Facing Health Information About Antibiotics in US Children's Hospital Websites

J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc. 2022 Jun 22;11(6):291-294. doi: 10.1093/jpids/piac004.

Abstract

Nearly half of free-standing children's hospital websites contain parent-facing resources about antibiotics. Most resources have information on safe antibiotic use, antibiotic resistance, and questions to ask clinicians. Accessibility can be improved by increasing readability, available languages, and multimedia. Future research should evaluate information accuracy, actionability, and comprehension with target audiences.

Keywords: antibiotic resistance; antibiotics; patient and family engagement; patient safety.

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Child
  • Comprehension
  • Consumer Health Information*
  • Hospitals, Pediatric
  • Humans
  • Internet
  • Parents

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents