Psychosocial Impact of Food Allergy on Children and Adults and Practical Interventions.

Autor: Bingemann TA; Departments of Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology and Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, University of Rochester School of Medicine, 601 Elmwood Ave, Box 695, Rochester, NY, 14642, USA. Theresa_Bingemann@URMC.Rochester.edu., LeBovidge J; Division of Immunology, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.; Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA., Bartnikas L; Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.; Department of Medicine, Division of Immunology, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA., Protudjer JLP; Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.; Children's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.; Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.; George Fay Yee Centre for Healthcare Innovation, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.; Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden., Herbert LJ; Division of Psychology &, Behavioral Health, Children's National Hospital, Washington, DC, USA.; Department of Pediatrics, George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, DC, USA.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Current allergy and asthma reports [Curr Allergy Asthma Rep] 2024 Mar; Vol. 24 (3), pp. 107-119. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Jan 23.
DOI: 10.1007/s11882-023-01121-x
Abstrakt: Purpose of Review: IgE- and non-IgE-mediated food allergies are increasing in prevalence in children and adults worldwide. A food allergy diagnosis can be associated with a sense of overwhelm and stress and commonly has a negative impact on quality of life.
Recent Findings: While there is an increased recognition of the psychosocial effects of food allergy, the current research reflects the experience of mostly White, well-educated wealthier populations. Some studies have now explored the psychosocial impact among other populations; however, further study is needed. It is important that physicians and allied health professionals screen for the potentially negative psychosocial effects of food allergy and provide education to promote safety and self-efficacy at each visit; however, time may be a limiting factor. Numerous validated questionnaires are now available to help assess the psychosocial impact of food allergies. Allergy-friendly foods are typically more expensive, and thus, it is imperative that physicians screen for food insecurity as well. Educational resources should be offered regarding living well with food allergies at each visit. For patients and families experiencing anxiety or food allergy burden that is difficult to manage, referral to a mental health provider should be considered. Resources regarding programs to help accessing safe foods should also be available. Further research is needed among diverse populations focusing on interventions to best support patients and families with food allergy.
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Databáze: MEDLINE
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