The Psychosocial Outcomes in Caregivers of Children With Food Allergy

Food Allergy Symptom Self-management With Technology (FASST) for Caregivers: An mHealth Intervention to Address Psychosocial Outcomes in Caregivers of Children With Newly Diagnosed Food Allergy

The purpose of this study is to evaluate use of a mobile application (also commonly referred to as an app) designed to support caregivers of children with newly diagnosed food allergy. This study has 2 phases. In Phase 1, the researchers obtained feedback regarding use of mobile apps from caregivers who have been managing their child's food allergy for one year or more. The researchers then used this feedback to build a mobile app for caregivers of children with newly diagnosed food allergy. In Phase 2, the researchers will evaluate the mobile app during a 4-week evaluation period with a group of caregivers of children newly diagnosed with food allergy. The data obtained from this study will hopefully benefit caregivers of children with newly diagnosed food allergy.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Caregiver of child less than or equal to 18 years of age who are newly diagnosed (less than or equal to 90 days from diagnosis) with food allergy(ies).

Exclusion Criteria:

• Caregiver with cognitive impairment/deficit and/or observed lack of understanding during the informed consent process