Twenty four‐hour helpline access to expert management advice for food‐allergy‐triggered anaphylaxis in infants, children and young people: a pragmatic, randomized controlled trial

Background Anaphylaxis is a life‐threatening emergency. If promptly administered, adrenaline is potentially life‐saving. Many food‐allergic‐children/carers are unsure when to use their adrenaline autoinjectors, contributing to a low quality of life and worse outcomes in the setting of an acute aller...

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Published in:Allergy (Copenhagen) 2013-12, Vol.68 (12), p.1598-1604
Main Authors: Kelleher, M. M., DunnGalvin, A., Sheikh, A., Cullinane, C., Fitzsimons, J., Hourihane, J. O'B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
adrenaline
anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis - etiology
Anaphylaxis - prevention & control
Child
Child, Preschool
Childrens health
Consultants
Female
Food allergies
food allergy
Food Hypersensitivity - complications
Hotlines
Humans
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Male
paediatrics
Patient Outcome Assessment
Quality of Life
Telephone hotlines
Young Adult
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Summary:Background Anaphylaxis is a life‐threatening emergency. If promptly administered, adrenaline is potentially life‐saving. Many food‐allergic‐children/carers are unsure when to use their adrenaline autoinjectors, contributing to a low quality of life and worse outcomes in the setting of an acute allergic reaction. Objectives The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of 24‐hour telephone access to specialist clinical advice on disease‐specific quality of life. Methods A pragmatic two‐arm, parallel‐group randomized control trial was conducted. Children/carers (
ISSN:0105-4538
1398-9995
DOI:10.1111/all.12310