Standardized testing and written communication improve patient understanding of beta-lactam allergy testing outcomes: A multicenter, prospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Historical penicillin allergy is commonly reported, but the lack of standardized allergy clinic practices may diminish the ability to delabel beta-lactam allergy appropriately.

Objective

We sought to improve beta-lactam allergy testing and patient understanding of their antibiotic allergy status by standardizing testing and communication practices between 7 adult and pediatric hospital centers.

Methods

Phase 1 prospectively described the beta-lactam allergy testing practices at each center. Following this, practice was standardized to achieve a defined panel of skin testing reagents, pro forma result letters for patients and referring doctors, and provision of medical alert jewelry to those with confirmed allergy. Testing outcomes and patient perception reg

SUBMITTER: Loprete J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10509847 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature