Exploring how parents use telemedicine for children's respiratory infections
Understanding Use of Direct to Consumer Telemedicine for Pediatric Acute Respiratory Infections
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH · NIH-10649718
This study looks at how parents decide whether to use online doctor visits for their kids' coughs and colds, aiming to understand what factors they think about when choosing this option, especially since many of these illnesses don’t need antibiotics.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PITTSBURGH, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10649718 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how parents make decisions about seeking care for their children's acute respiratory infections (ARIs) using direct-to-consumer telemedicine. It aims to understand the trade-offs parents consider regarding the quality of care when choosing telemedicine options, especially since many ARIs are viral and do not require antibiotics. The study will employ decision science methods to analyze these choices and their implications for antibiotic use and healthcare spending. By focusing on pediatric patients, the research seeks to improve care-seeking behaviors and reduce unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are parents of children aged 0-11 years who are experiencing symptoms of acute respiratory infections.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have children or whose children are older than 11 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better decision-making by parents, reducing unnecessary antibiotic use and improving health outcomes for children.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in understanding healthcare decision-making, but the specific focus on DTC telemedicine for pediatric ARIs is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
PITTSBURGH, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH — PITTSBURGH, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: RAY, KRISTIN N — UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH
- Study coordinator: RAY, KRISTIN N
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
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