THE IMPACT OF ALLERGY TRAINING IN PRIMARY CARE NURSING

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Walker, Samantha PhD, RGN

Samantha Walker, PhD, RGN, is director of education, research and development, Education for Health, Warwick.

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Nursing Times 103(25):p 34-35, June 19, 2007.

ABSTRACT

Walker, S. (2007) The impact of allergy training in primary care nursing. Nursing Times; 103: 25, 34-35.

This article reports on a randomised controlled trial of the effectiveness of an education package in the primary care management of rhinitis. The study demonstrated that standardised allergy training was evaluated positively by healthcare professionals and resulted in significant improvements in health-related quality of life for patients with perennial rhinitis.