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The psychological experience of anaphylaxis in adulthood

Bibliographic Data

ID4226761
AuthorsElaine Walklet (University of Worcester), Charlotte Taylor (0000-0003-2152-9782, University of Worcester), Eleanor Bradley (University of Worcester), Berenice Mahoney (0000-0002-7414-8185, University of Worcester), Laura Scurlock-Evans (University of Worcester), Laura Scurlock‐evan (0000-0002-9819-5031), Steve O’hickey (University of Worcester)
Year2018
Volume23
Issue12
Pages1579-1589
Publication date2018-10-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Health Psychology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1359-1053 • E-ISSN: 1461-7277
PublisherSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/1359105316664130
PMID27553607
OpenAlexW2509121006
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited23

Anaphylaxis is a serious, rare condition increasing in prevalence. This study explored the psychological experience of adult-onset anaphylaxis from patient, family and staff perspectives. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 participants. Two global themes emerged from thematic analysis: 'controllability' ('an unknown and distressing experience', 'the importance of control over triggers' and 'responsibility but no control: the impact on others') and 'conflict' ('rejecting illness identity', 'minimisation of risk', 'accessing specialist care: running in slow motion' and 'patient-centred versus service-centred care'). Findings highlight the importance of perceived control and emphasise the presence of conflict in the experience of this complex, episodic condition

Psychiatry · Qualitative research · Thematic analysis · Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization · Contact Dermatitis and Allergies · Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research · Medicine · Psychology · Clinical Psychology

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