2026 Volume 46 Pages 737-751
Objective: This study aimed to identify the characteristics of patient education interventions for children with food allergies (FAs) and their caregivers and to describe the outcome measures used to evaluate these interventions, including health-related behavioral and psychological outcomes.
Methods: A scoping review was conducted in accordance with the Joanna Briggs Institute Manual for Evidence Synthesis. PubMed, the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, CINAHL, Web of Science, ERIC, PsycInfo, Igaku Chuo Zasshi, and CiNii were searched to identify studies on patient education that were published since 2006. The review was reported in accordance with the PRISMA-ScR guidelines.
Results: Twenty-one studies were included in the review. Caregivers were the primary target audience, with only a few studies focusing on children. Patient education was delivered by physicians, nurses, dietitians, psychologists, and caregivers affiliated with patient support groups. The educational content included FA-related knowledge, FA management behaviors, and psychosocial support. Educational interventions were delivered through various formats, including group-based and individual sessions, and were conducted either in person or online. Outcomes included subjective measures, such as quality of life and psychological aspects, as well as objective measures, such as allergen intake.
Conclusion: Patient education for children with FAs and their caregivers was delivered through various approaches tailored to the characteristics of the interventions. Outcome measures tended to differ according to the content and mode of delivery of the educational interventions.
