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Karim J, Gabrielli S, Torabi B, Byrne A, De Schryver S, Gadoury-Lévesque V, Alizadehfar R, McCusker C, Vincent M, Morris J, Gerdts J, Zhang X, Ben-Shoshan M. Bridging Knowledge Gaps in Anaphylaxis Management Through a Video-Based Educational Tool. PEDIATRIC ALLERGY, IMMUNOLOGY, AND PULMONOLOGY 2022; 35:153-157. [PMID: 36537701 DOI: 10.1089/ped.2022.0152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
Abstract
Introduction: We aimed to develop and test the effectiveness of an education tool to help pediatric patients and their families better understand anaphylaxis and its management, and to improve current knowledge and treatment guidelines adherence. Methods: From June 2019 to May 2022, 128 pediatric patients with history of food-triggered anaphylaxis who presented to the allergy outpatient clinics at the study institution were recruited. Consenting families were asked to complete 6 questions related to the triggers, recognition, and management of anaphylaxis at the time of presentation to the clinic. Participants were shown a 5-min animated video on the causes, presentation, and management of anaphylaxis. At the end of the video, the participants were redirected to the same 6 questions to respond again. The scores were recorded in proportion of correct answers (minimum 0.0; maximum 1.0). Results: The mean age of the patients was 5.8 ± 4.5 years (range: 0.5-18.8 years). The majority were males (70 patients; 54.7%). The mean baseline prevideo education questionnaire score was 0.76 ± 0.2 (range: 0.3-1.0), whereas the mean follow-up score was 0.82 ± 0.2 (range: 0.3-1.0). This score difference of 0.06 was statistically significant (P < 0.001). There were no significant associations between change in scores and age or gender of the participants. Conclusion: Our video teaching method was successful in educating patients and their families to better understand anaphylaxis and its management at the moment of the clinical encounter. Retention of knowledge at long-term follow-up should be assessed.
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Affiliation(s)
- Jumanah Karim
- Division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, Department of Pediatrics, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
| | - Sofianne Gabrielli
- Division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, Department of Pediatrics, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
| | - Bahar Torabi
- Division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, Department of Pediatrics, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
| | - Adam Byrne
- Division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, Department of Pediatrics, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
| | - Sarah De Schryver
- Division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, Department of Pediatrics, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
| | - Vanessa Gadoury-Lévesque
- Division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, Department of Pediatrics, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
| | - Reza Alizadehfar
- Division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, Department of Pediatrics, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
| | - Christine McCusker
- Division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, Department of Pediatrics, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
| | - Matthieu Vincent
- Division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, Department of Pediatrics, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
| | - Judy Morris
- Division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, Department of Pediatrics, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
| | - Jennifer Gerdts
- Division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, Department of Pediatrics, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
| | - Xun Zhang
- Division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, Department of Pediatrics, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
| | - Moshe Ben-Shoshan
- Division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, Department of Pediatrics, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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