Effectiveness of Evaluation and Workshops Based on the Evaluation Using Kagoshima Prefecture's School Life Guidance and Management Form (for Allergies)

Abstract

Aim: This study aimed to see the effect of School life guidance & management form (Allergy Form) evaluation and workshops based on the evaluation on the subsequent Allergy Form entries.

Method: Allergy Forms submitted by elementary and middle schools in Aira City and Kanoya City were evaluated by a subcommittee of the Kagoshima Prefecture Medical Association, and workshops were held based on the evaluation. Changes in the numbers of submission of Allergy Forms, the numbers of Allergy Forms with positive oral food challenge results in the diagnosis columns, the numbers of diagnoses of anaphylaxis were compared before and after carrying out the evaluation and workshops.

Results: In both cities, the numbers of Allergy Form submissions decreased and the numbers of Allergy Forms with positive oral food challenge results in the diagnosis columns increased. Additionally, the numbers of Allergy Forms with diagnoses of anaphylaxis decreased in both cities and all of these Allergy Forms included positive oral food challenge results in the diagnosis columns.

Conclusion: Allergy Form evaluation and content feedback lead to proper entries of Allergy Forms and may ease the burden on schools.