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Patient preferences for prophylactic regimens requiring regular injections in children and adolescents: A systematic review and thematic analysis

At present, limited literature exists exploring patient preferences for prophylactic treatment of acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease. Given low treatment completion rates to this treatment in Australia, where the burden of disease predominantly affects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, an improved understanding of factors driving patient preference is required to improve outcomes.

Citation:
Ilievski J, Mirams O, Trowman R, Barr RK, Manning L. Patient preferences for prophylactic regimens requiring regular injections in children and adolescents: A systematic review and thematic analysis. BMJ Paediatr Open. 2024;8(1).

Keywords:
Adolescent Health; Cardiology; Therapeutics

Abstract:
At present, limited literature exists exploring patient preferences for prophylactic treatment of acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease. Given low treatment completion rates to this treatment in Australia, where the burden of disease predominantly affects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, an improved understanding of factors driving patient preference is required to improve outcomes.