READ ME File For 'Adherence to prescribed liquid oral antimicrobials in children'

Dataset DOI: https://doi.org/10.5258/SOTON/D3485

ReadMe Author: Daniel Owens, University of Southampton ORCID ID 0000-0002-8110-4252

This dataset supports the thesis entitled 'Investigating mid-infrared absorption spectroscopy as a method for improving dosing and adherence in paediatric pharmacotherapy.'
AWARDED BY: University of Southampton
DATE OF AWARD: 2025

DESCRIPTION OF THE DATA

This dataset contains:
Data from an observational, parent-reported questionnaire undertaken from parents of children <18 years of age prescribed liquid oral antimicrobials. Participants were recruited from the Children’s ED and paediatric wards of UHS and 5 GP sites across the south coast of England. The questionnaire was completed by telephone call at 10-14 days post prescription. The questionnaire covered: patient age, location of prescription, an estimate of total adherence, reasons for non-adherence, parent reported recovery times and healthcare utilisation. 


Ethics clearance: University of Southamton, ERGO no. 53356

Date of data collection: The study took place from January 2020 to April 2022, with a 7 month pause (March to October 2020) during the initial months of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Information about geographic location of data collection: United Kingdom

Licence: CC-BY


Date that the file was created: May, 2025