BACKGROUND: @entity5419 ( @entity5419 ) is potentially severe and requires intensive education to master allergen avoidance and emergency care. There is evidence suggesting the need for a comprehensive curriculum for food @entity56 families. METHODS: This paper describes the results of focus groups conducted to guide the development of a curriculum for parents of food @entity56 @entity1 . The focus groups were conducted using standard methodology with experienced parents of food @entity56 @entity1 . RESULTS: @entity1 were parents (n = 36) with experience managing @entity5419 recruited from allergy clinics at two academic centers. Topics identified by parents as key for successful management included as expected: (i) early signs/symptoms, (ii) 'cross-contamination', (iii) label-reading, (iv) self-injectable @entity1425 ; and (v) becoming a teacher and advocate. @entity1 also recommended developing a 'one page-road map' to the information, and to provide the information early and be timed according to developmental stages/needs. Suggested first points for curriculum dissemination were emergency rooms, obstetrician and pediatrician offices. @entity1 also recommended targeting pediatricians, emergency physicians, school personnel, and the community-at-large in educational efforts. Parents often sought @entity5419 information from non-medical sources such as the Internet and support groups. These resources were also accessed to find ways to cope with stress. Paradoxically, difficulties gaining access to resources and uncertainty regarding reliability of the information added to the stress experience. DISCUSSION: Based on reports from experienced parents of food @entity56 @entity1 , newly diagnosed parents could benefit from a comprehensive @entity5419 management curriculum. Improving access to clear and concise educational materials would likely reduce stress/ @entity148 and improve quality of life.

Developing a XXXX for parents.

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['children', 'Participants'] @entity5419 :: ('MESH:D005512', 'Disease') :: ['FA', 'Food allergy'] @entity1425 :: ('MESH:D004837', 'Chemical') :: ['epinephrine'] @entity148 :: ('MESH:D001008', 'Disease') :: ['anxiety'] @entity56 :: ('MESH:D004342', 'Disease') :: ['allergic']
@entity5419 :: (MESH:D005512,Disease) :: ['food allergy curriculum']
