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- Title
Error, Misuse, and Abuse of Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medications for Young Children.
- Authors
Shaw, Steven R.; Khing Su Lin; Chiu, Tiffany W.; Stern, Melissa; Rezazadeh, Shohreh M.; McCabe, Paul C.
- Abstract
This paper presents a review of research on the use of prescription and over-the-counter medications by parents for infants and young children. The primary causes of misuse are due to medical error, administration error, independent parent medication decisions, and medication interactions. Epidemiological studies of the misuse of medications by parents for infants and young children are reviewed. In addition, methods of preventing misuse and abuse of prescription medication are described. Finally, the value of collaborative relationships among parents, medical professionals, psychologists, and educational professionals in the identification and treatment of medication misuse and abuse is explained.
- Publication
Journal of Early Childhood & Infant Psychology, 2009, Issue 5, p101
- ISSN
1554-6144
- Publication type
Academic Journal