Journal article
Management of food allergy: A survey of Australian paediatricians
DY Morawetz, H Hiscock, KJ Allen, S Davies, MH Danchin
Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health | Published : 2014
DOI: 10.1111/jpc.12498
Abstract
Aim The prevalence of Immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated food allergy in the developed world is increasing, overwhelming tertiary allergy services. Alternative models of care are required. General paediatricians could provide this care but may require further training to do so. We aimed to determine Australian general paediatricians': (i) knowledge and management of IgE-mediated food allergy; (ii) access to and use of diagnostic services; and (iii) interest in further training. Methods Members of the Australian Paediatric Research Network completed an online survey in 2011/12. A case study elicited paediatrician's knowledge of diagnostic history taking, testing and key management principles. St..
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Funding Acknowledgements
HH is supported by a NHMRC Career Development Award 607351 and MD is supported by an MCRI Career Development Award. The Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) administered the grants and provided infrastructural support to its staff but played no role in the conduct or the analysis of the survey. MCRI research is supported by the Victorian Government's Operational Infrastructure Support Program.