Authors' objectives: The systematic review and economic modelling work of the EAG will address the following questions: Within this population, which people are at high risk of anaphylactic episodes? For which people would further anaphylactic episodes have significant impact? Which people can be identified as needing special consideration?What are the effects of history taking, including signs and symptoms, and physical examination in identifying the possible cause?What are the effects of providing adrenaline auto-injectors, including by whom.After assessment, when should referral take place?What are the cost effectiveness of referral to specialist allergy clinics for the diagnosis of anaphylaxis (as opposed to for the acute event) and for the prevention of future episodes and the reduction in morbidity and mortality from future episodes?What is the cost effectiveness of adrenaline auto-injectors for the treatment of anaphylaxis including the cost implications of training in the use of the auto-injectors?

Project Status: Completed

URL for project: https://www.journalslibrary.nihr.ac.uk/programmes/hta/1015801/#/

Year Published: 2013

URL for published report: https://www.journalslibrary.nihr.ac.uk/hta/hta17170#/abstract

Requestor: NIHR Health Technology Assessment programme

English language abstract: An English language summary is available

Publication Type: Full HTA

Country: England, United Kingdom

Organisation Name: NIHR Health Technology Assessment programme

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