ArticleClinical and translational allergy2022
Psychological needs and support among patients and families undergoing food oral immunotherapy.
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- Psychological needs and support among patients and families undergoing food oral immunotherapy.Clinical and translational allergy · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundOral immunotherapy (OIT) is a promising treatment for food allergy (FA) however it is a challenging process for patients and parents. Induction can generate stress and anxiety. This may in turn affect their motivation and ability to cope with OIT challenges.
objectiveThis study aimed to investigate psychological needs and support to patients/parents undergoing food OIT assessing participants' main characteristics, reasons for seeking psychological support, OIT phase and related psychological difficulties, type and timing of treatments and patients' perception of the effectiveness of the intervention.
methodsThis is an observational, retrospective study. 50 psychological interventions required for OIT related problems were selected consecutively in a Referral Centre in North-Eastern Italy. All patients had a medical diagnosis of FA and were undergoing OIT or had just discontinued it. Data were collected from hospital records. A descriptive statistical analysis was performed.
results66% of patients asked for psychological support for the initial phase (e.g., oral food challenge, first maintenance doses), 20% during the up-dosing phase, 8% during maintenance and 6% after discontinuation. 70% of treatments were required mainly because of emotional problems including dysfunctional anxiety and mood disorders, increased distress and excessive worry and/or fear related to OIT; 20% because of difficulties in managing OIT; 10% because of eating difficulties; 50% of patients reported recent anaphylaxis. All patients reported improvement and felt the psychological intervention was helpful.
conclusionIt is recommended to evaluate the psychological needs in profiling patients and families suitable to OIT and offer specific psychological support when needed.
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