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Food Allergy Emergencies in Children - To what extent are Early Years Services Prepared? A cross-sectional survey

S MacGiobuin1, V Stitt1, D Philbin1

  • 1Western Training Programme in General Practice, The Nurses Home, University College Hospital, Galway.

Irish Medical Journal
|January 18, 2018
PubMed

Insights

Food allergies affect 3% of preschool children. Early Years Services need improved emergency action plans and medication availability for managing allergic reactions in children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Allergy and Immunology
  • Public Health and Epidemiology
  • Childcare and Early Education

Background:

  • Food allergies are a significant health concern in preschool-aged children.
  • Early Years Services play a crucial role in the daily care and safety of young children.
  • Effective management strategies and preparedness are vital for children with food allergies in childcare settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of food allergies among children in Early Years Services.
  • To assess current food allergy management practices and preparedness levels.
  • To understand the perceived role of General Practitioners (GPs) in managing pediatric food allergies within these services.

Main Methods:

  • An anonymous, quantitative, cross-sectional study design was employed.
  • An online questionnaire was distributed to 282 Early Years Service providers.
  • Data from 98 respondents (35% response rate) were analyzed using SPSS.

Main Results:

  • The prevalence of food allergy was found to be 3%.
  • Allergic reactions to food occurred on-site in 16% of facilities.
  • Only 47% of facilities had written emergency action plans, and 63% lacked on-site medications.

Conclusions:

  • Significant gaps exist in the management and preparedness for food allergies in Early Years Services.
  • There is a recognized need for enhanced protocols, including emergency action plans and medication availability.
  • General Practitioners are perceived by 76% of respondents as having an important role in food allergy management, highlighting potential areas for improved collaboration and support.

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