Administration of medicines to children using sports and leisure facilities: a survey of the South West of England.
BACKGROUND
It is widely recognized that a healthy diet and regular exercise are important for general health. Sports and leisure centres are providing many opportunities for children to participate in various activities.


METHODS
A pre-piloted questionnaire was sent to the manager of sports and leisure centres throughout the South West of England to look at provision for the administration and storage of medication.


RESULTS
Response rate is 66%. While 91% of centres have sessions for children without a parent present, only 57% had a policy for administration of medication.


CONCLUSIONS
Despite clear guidance on administration of medicine being available, relatively few sports and leisure facilities we surveyed are currently operating within this framework. At present, the current practice regarding administration of medicine in many leisure facilities seems to be suboptimal.
Bedwani
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Paediatric Department (Registrars Room), Kingfisher Ward, Dorset County Hospital, Dorchester, Dorset, UK.
Baverstock
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Finlay
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D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D004356:Drug Storage; D004739:England; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006291:Health Policy; D006801:Humans; D007899:Leisure Activities; D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D012449:Safety; D013177:Sports; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations