Optimising pediatric paracetamol and ibuprofen use: a retrospective study with expert evaluation of efficacy, safety, and healthcare costs
Inappropriate use of antipyretics in pediatric care is associated with a measurable clinical and financial burden. Greater adherence to prescribing recommendations, especially in vulnerable populations, can improve outcomes and reduce costs. Educating caregivers and harmonizing clinical practices are key priorities.
Authors
- Angela Ragonese (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0919-7837)
- Andrea Marcellusi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3974-3798)
- Maurizio Taglialatela (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8202-0560)
- Andrea Lo Vecchio (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4181-6842)
- Antonio D’Avino (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6142-2595)
Institutions
- University of Rome Tor Vergata (IT)
- University of Milan (IT)
- Italian Society of Physiotherapy (IT)
- Federico II University Hospital (IT)
- University of Naples Federico II (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Global & Regional Health Technology Assessment
- Published
- 2025-10-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.33393/grhta.2025.3579
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Thermal Regulation in Medicine
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.55