Parent-Perceived and Actual Reduction of Illness Duration From Antibiotic Use
| Illness Type | Parent-Estimated Benefit, Mean (SD) [Range], Days | Actual Benefit, Based on Empirical Evidence, Mean, Days | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reduction in Illness Duration From Antibiotics | Minimum Reduction in Duration Before Antibiotics Considered Worth Using | ||
| Acute otitis media | 3.0 (1.4) [0–7.0] | 3.0 (1.5) [0–7.0] | 0.55 |
| Sore throat | 2.6 (1.4) [0–7.0] | 2.7 (1.6) [0–7.0] | 0.57 |
| Acute cough | 5.4 (3.1) [0–14.0] | 5.0 (3.0) [0–14.0] | <0.56 |