The RCPCH care pathway for food allergy in children: an evidence and consensus based national approach

• DOI: 10.1136/adc.2011.214502
• Publication Date: 2011-11-03T06:42:57Z
• Authors: A. T. Fox; K. Lloyd; P. D. Arkwright; D. Bhattacharya; T. Brown; P. Chetcuti; M. East; J. Gaventa; R. King; A. Martinez; R. Meyer; A. Parikh; M. Perkin; N. Shah; D. Tuthill; J. Walsh; L. Waddell; J. Warner
• Keywords: Excellence; Guideline; Care pathway

<h3>Aims</h3> The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) Science Research Department was commissioned by the to develop national care pathways for children with allergies; food allergy is second pathway. focus on defining competences required improve equity received allergic conditions. <h3>Method</h3> pathway developed a multidisciplinary working group based comprehensive review evidence. reviewed broad stakeholders including public approved Allergy Care Pathways Project Board RCPCH Clinical Standards Committee. National Institute Excellence simultaneously established short guideline community practice allergy; close communication between two groups. <h3>Results</h3> results are presented in sections: algorithm competences. entry points defined ideal described from initial recognition confirmed diagnosis through follow-up. <h3>Conclusions</h3> range manifestations allergy/intolerance much more diverse than hitherto recognised can be problematic as many patients do not have classical IgE mediated disease. provides guide training development services facilitate improvements delivery patient9s home possible. authors recommend that this implemented locally team creating networks.