A Cohort Study and an Audit Project on Vitamin D Prescribing Practices for Children in Pediatric Clinics at a Tertiary Hospital in Jordan
Sallam Alrosan, Basil Aldiabat, Rola Khlifat, Suha Alhourani, Areej Alholi, Ruba Al-Dwairi, Reem Ghabayen, Raneem Naser, Zaid Al-Rabadi, Rami Al-Mjali, Mohammad Daradkeh, Mohammad Abu-Jeyyab, Mohammad Al Mse'adeen
Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · pp. 171–178 · Published 9 Jul 2023
Abstract
Background: Vitamin D is required for skeletal development and bone health. A severe deficit can cause rickets and osteomalacia among children and adults respectively. There are few dietary sources of vitamin D. Various recommedations states that all infants and young children aged 6 months to 3 years are advised to take a daily supplement containing vitamin D in the form of vitamin drops. Aims: This study was done to assess the adherence NICE recommendations regarding supplementation of vitamin D for children in pediatrics clinics at tertiary hospital in south of Jordan according to the NICE recommendations. Methods: Data was collected in retrospective manner. The following information was gathered for each sample: gestational age when delivered, age and developmental age, type of feeding, amount, past medical and drug history and allergic history, social history and if prescribed vitamin D or not. Results: A total of 64 children were recorded in which 42 out of them (65.6%) were prescribed vitamin D supplements. Conclusion: Collaboration between policymakers and health care professionals is required to fill the gap between guidelines and clinical practice.
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