Food allergy management from the perspective of patients or caregivers, and allergists: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Research has shown that the long term management of food allergy is suboptimal. Our study aims to provide direction for improvement, by evaluating food allergy management from the perspective of, food allergic patients or their caregivers, and allergists in selected outpatient settings in Ontario.

Methods

This two-part study included an anonymous questionnaire completed by patients or their caregivers in allergy clinics, and a qualitative interview with allergists. In Part A, food allergic patients or their caregivers were surveyed about information they received on food allergy, their level of confidence with self-management, and their learning needs. In Part B, allergists were interviewed about teaching priorities and the challenges and strategies that currently

SUBMITTER: Xu YS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3002337 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature