Table 2 Audit of confidence in delivering allergy care (n=21)
Question | Time 1 a | Time 2 a | Time 3 a | 95% CI b |
|---|---|---|---|---|
How confident are you at | ||||
Taking a comprehensive allergy history from a patient with suspected allergy? | 2.6 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 1.0, 2.2 |
Doing skin prick testing? | 1.1 | 2.7 | 2.4 | 0.4, 2.6 |
Ordering specific IgE test? | 1.5 | 3.8 | 3.5 | 1.2, 2.8 |
Making a diagnosis of allergy? | 2.1 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 1.6, 2.7 |
Explaining the various effective treatment strategies for allergic problems? | 2.2 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 1.9, 2.9 |
Prescribing/recommending treatment for allergic conditions? | 2.3 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 1.4, 2.8 |
Teaching patients how to use nasal spray devices? | 2.3 | 4.7 | 5.0 | 1.9, 3.2 |
Explaining the causes and mechanisms of allergy? | 2.4 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 1.4, 2.7 |
Understanding the impact of allergy on morbidity and mortality? | 2.6 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 1.4, 2.7 |
How likely are you to do the following | ||||
Ask about other allergic symptoms (e.g., nose/skin) when assessing a patient with asthma? | 3.3 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 0.6, 2.0 |
Consider total steroid use in patients on multiple therapies? | 2.6 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 1.0, 2.2 |
Offer practical advice on avoiding allergens? | 3.1 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 1.0, 2.4 |
Suggest patients use their nasal steroids regularly? | 3.1 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 1.3, 2.5 |
