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The importance of educating postgraduate pediatric physicians about food allergy

Overview of attention for article published in Advances in Medical Education and Practice, October 2016
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Title
The importance of educating postgraduate pediatric physicians about food allergy
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Advances in Medical Education and Practice, October 2016
DOI 10.2147/amep.s112182
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Mehdi Adeli, Mohamed A Hendaus, Lukman I Abdurrahim, Ahmed H Alhammadi

Abstract

Food allergy is an increasing public health burden, and is considered among the most common chronic noncommunicable diseases in children. Proper diagnosis and management of food allergy by a health care provider is crucial in keeping affected children safe while simultaneously averting unnecessary avoidance. The rationale of the study was to estimate the knowledge of pediatric residents and academic general pediatric fellows with regard to food allergies in children. A cross-sectional and prospective study was carried out at Hamad Medical Corporation, the only tertiary care, academic and teaching hospital in the State of Qatar. The study took place between January 1, 2015 and September 30, 2015. Out of the 68 questionnaires distributed, 68 (100%) were returned by the end of the study. Among the participants, 15 (22%) were in post-graduate year-1 (PGY-1), 16 (23.5%) in PGY-2, 17 (25%) in PGY-3, 12 (16%) in PGY-4, and 8 (12%) were academic general pediatric fellows. Our trainees answered 60.14% of knowledge based questions correctly. In the section of treatment and management of food allergy in childhood, 23 (34%) of respondents' main concern when taking care of a patient with food allergies was making sure the patient is not exposed to food allergen, while 22 (33%) reported no concerns. In the section of treatment and management of food allergy in childhood, 22 (33%) of participants reported no concerns in taking care of a child with food allergy, while 23 (34%) of respondents' main concern was making sure the patient is not exposed to food allergen. In the teaching and training section, 56% of participants stated that they have not received formal education on how to recognize and treat food allergies, while 59% claimed not being trained on how to administer injectable epinephrine. Furthermore, approximately 60% of all participants expressed the need of additional information about recognizing and treating food allergies and recommended certification and regulation of food allergy training for all residents. There is an appreciable lack of knowledge in identifying food allergy and managing anaphylaxis reaction in children, among pediatric residents. Robust efforts should be implemented by attending immunologists to improve the lack of knowledge and improve the trainee's confidence when facing such cases.

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Demographic breakdown

Readers by professional status Count As %
Unspecified 2 20%
Student > Postgraduate 2 20%
Student > Bachelor 1 10%
Librarian 1 10%
Professor > Associate Professor 1 10%
Other 1 10%
Unknown 2 20%
Readers by discipline Count As %
Medicine and Dentistry 4 40%
Unspecified 2 20%
Agricultural and Biological Sciences 1 10%
Veterinary Science and Veterinary Medicine 1 10%
Unknown 2 20%
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