PROS Febrile Infant Study
PROTOCOL OVERVIEW

There are three basic steps to participation in the PROS Febrile Infant Study:

Step 1.Identify an On-site Research Coordinator
 
  • Identify an on-site research coordinator(s) to manage day-to-day study activities and communicate with PROS Central.
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    Step 2.Determine Eligibility of All Patients
     
  • Age:
    		•   Under three months.
     
  • Fever:
    		•   A rectal, axillary or tympanic temperature greater than or equal to 38.0 degrees C or greater than or equal to 100.4 degrees F in the office.
     
  • Practitioner:
    		•   Initial clinical assessment and management done by a PROS member.
     
  • Consent:
    		•   No parental consent is needed for this study.

    Step 3.Enroll Consecutive Study-Eligible Patients
     
  • Record all study-eligible patients in patient information log.
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  • Complete data collection forms as required: Medical Examination Form, Hospital Follow-Up Form, and Outpatient Follow-Up Form.
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  • Mail completed patient envelopes back to PROS Central.
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    IMPORTANT NOTE: There is reimbursement for participation in this study! Practitioners will be paid $100 for the first patient enrolled and $10 for every patient enrolled thereafter. Reimbursements will be paid approximately every 3 months for complete enrollments as defined above.



    Core support for the PROS network is provided by a grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration Maternal and Child Health Bureau

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    Pediatric Research in Office Settings (PROS)
    American Academy of Pediatrics
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