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Table 3 Number (percentage) of correct answers given for each question on each assessment

From: The development and implementation of a training package for dietitians on cow’s milk protein allergy in infants and children based on UK RCPCH competencies for food allergies – a pilot study

Question topic

Pre course correct

On the day correct

Post course correct

N (%)

N (%)

N (%)

Allergy definition

26(81)

31(97)

31(97)

Anaphylaxis

32(100)

31(97)

32(100)

Eczema & food allergy

32(100)

30(94)

32(100)

Eczema & food allergy

18(56)

17(53)

29(91)

Symptoms

23(72)

31(97)

31(97)

Allergy vs intolerance

28(87.5)

32(100)

30(94)

Milk formulae

29(91)

31(97)

32(100)

Milk formulae

26(81)

28(87.5)

31(97)

Milk formulae

25(78)

28(87.5)

31(97)

Milk formulae

29(91)

32(100)

32(100)

Which formula to recommend (case scenario)

30(94)

30(94)

31(97)

Which formula to recommend (case scenario)

18(56)

25(78)

21(66)

Which formula to recommend (case scenario)

26(81)

28(87.5)

29(91)

Diagnosis

28(87.5)

32(100)

32(100)

Skin prick testing

25(78)

28(87.5)

27(84)

Specific IgE

15(47)

21(66)

22(69)

Specific IgE

28(87.5)

23(72)

24(75)

Food challenges

32(100)

32(100)

32(100)

Cross reactions

28(87.5)

31(97)

32(100)

Cross contamination

25(78)

32(100)

32(100)

Milk ingredients

20(62.5)

29(91)

29(91)

Managing CMPA in schools

(32(100)

32(100)

32(100)

Appropriate resources

32(100)

31(97)

30(94)

Food challenging

28(87.5)

32(100)

32(100)

Food challenging

31(97)

30(94)

31(97)

Hidden sources of milk

32(100)

32(100)

32(100)

When to refer on

26(81)

27(84)

27(84)