Antibiotics for chronic pulmonary infection in children with a neurodisability (neurodevelopmental disorder)

Juliane R.F. Sanner*, Kamini Jain, Jane Williams, Alan R. Smyth, Matthew N. Hurley

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Abstract

Objectives: This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows:. To assess the effectiveness and adverse effects of antibiotic treatment for chronic pulmonary infection in children and young people living with a neurodisability, including quality-of-life measures, effects on hospitalisation and healthcare contacts.

Original languageEnglish
Article numberCD013813
Number of pages15
JournalCochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
Volume2021
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 23 Dec 2020
Externally publishedYes

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
The Background and Methods sections of this protocol are based on a standard template used by Cochrane Airways. We are grateful to Liz Stovold, Information Specialist for Cochrane Airways, for her advice and help in the creation of the sample search strategy for this protocol. The authors and Airways Editorial Team are grateful to the following peer reviewers for their time and comments: Susan M Smith, Professor of Primary Care Medicine, Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland;
Paul McNamara, Professor in Child Health, University of Liverpool, UK;
Pauline Campbell, UK (consumer reviewer);
A. Marie Blackmore, Ability Centre and Telethon Kids Institute, Australia;
Candida Fenton, Information Specialist, Cochrane Dementia and Cognitive Improvement Group and Cochrane Vascular, UK. This project was supported by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), via Cochrane Infrastructure funding to Cochrane Airways. The views and opinions expressed therein are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the Systematic Reviews Programme, NIHR, NHS or the Department of Health.

Publisher Copyright:
Copyright © 2020 The Cochrane Collaboration. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pharmacology (medical)

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