Variations in quality of life among caregivers of food allergic children
EE Springston, B Smith, J Shulruff, J Pongracic… - Annals of Allergy …, 2010 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Pediatric food allergy is a serious health problem in the United States. As
the number of affected children increases, more caregivers are charged with the
responsibility of managing their child's food allergy. OBJECTIVE: To better understand the
impact of pediatric food allergy on caregiver quality of life. METHODS: As part of a larger
project examining the knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs of caregivers with food allergic
children, the Food Allergy Quality of Life–Parental Burden questionnaire was administered …
the number of affected children increases, more caregivers are charged with the
responsibility of managing their child's food allergy. OBJECTIVE: To better understand the
impact of pediatric food allergy on caregiver quality of life. METHODS: As part of a larger
project examining the knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs of caregivers with food allergic
children, the Food Allergy Quality of Life–Parental Burden questionnaire was administered …