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Fever in children--a concept analysis.

Edward Purssell¹

¹King's College London, London, UK.

Journal of Clinical Nursing

|October 10, 2013

Summary

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Understanding the term "fever" in children is crucial as different meanings lead to varied treatment approaches. This analysis clarifies fever

Keywords:

antipyretic medication children fever pyrexia temperature

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Area of Science:

Pediatric Medicine
Medical Anthropology
Concept Analysis

Background:

The approach to treating childhood fever lacks uniformity, with discrepancies between parental desires, official guidelines, and professional practices.
This variability necessitates a deeper understanding of the term 'fever' and associated beliefs.

Purpose of the Study:

To clarify the meaning of 'fever' in children through concept analysis.
To identify models of fever-related beliefs influencing parental and professional responses.

Main Methods:

A modified evolutionary concept analysis was employed.
Data were gathered from medical, nursing, popular, and biological literature.
An iterative process was used to refine the definition and understanding of fever.

Main Results:

Fever is understood in multiple ways: as an illness, a beneficial symptom, or a diagnostic sign.
Three distinct models of fever-related beliefs emerged: phobic-fearful, scientific (beneficial), and pragmatic scientific.
These varied interpretations contribute to the differing approaches in fever management.

Conclusions:

Divergent meanings attributed to fever by parents, clinicians, and guideline developers explain the gap between theory and practice.
Understanding these different meanings is key to addressing fever management discrepancies.
Practitioners should focus on the safe application of fever treatments, considering the diverse beliefs involved.