Allergy Resource Evaluation Project

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About the Study

​Our team at the Protudjer Lab has developed food allergy resources for parents and caregivers managing a pediatric food allergy as well as resources for health care providers. Before making these resources widely available, we are seeking feedback to ensure that these resources are relevant, easy to read, and useful to their respective audiences.
 Related to the topics of the community-facing resources, we are also asking food bank workers to review these resources to determine if they are suitable for people managing food allergy utilizing Manitoba Food Banks.
We are looking for the following to evaluate our resources:

• Parents/caregivers with a child with a food allergy.
• Health Care Providers working in the field of food allergy.
• Employees of Manitoba food banks.

This is part of a larger study that aims to find ways to reduce the cost barriers to allergen-friendly foods and epinephrine auto-injectors (EAIs) to support better food allergy management in Canada.
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How Does it Work

​Participation in this study involves completing the consent disclosure process, reviewing the respective resources for your population and completing the questionnaire. We expect that evaluating resources for parents/caregivers and food bank workers will take 20-30 minutes. We expect evaluating resources for health care providers will take 30-40 minutes.
All answers will be anonymous and will not be traced back to you.
Once you successfully complete the resource evaluations, you may be eligible for a $20 e-gift card. You will have to provide a personal email to receive this, however, the answers you provide in the evaluation cannot be traced back to the email you provide.
Additionally, parents/caregivers will have the opportunity to say if they would be interested in participating in a 30-60-minute virtual focus group to further discuss the resources and determine other resource topics for the future.
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How to get involved

If you have more questions about this study and about participating, please select the ‘email’ link below or email ProtudjerLab@chrim.ca
If you feel ready to participate, please click your population group:

• health care provider,
• food bank worker or
• parent/caregiver managing pediatric food allergy

 
Please make sure you select your respective population group. Please note that you may only complete the evaluation once. 

Health Care Provider

Food Bank Worker

Parent / Caregiver

Q & A

​What should I do if I would like more information about the study?

​Members of the lab are resources you can use to answer any questions you may have about the study at any time, whether you are already a participant or just wanting to learn more about this study. If you would like more information please click the ‘email’ link above or email ProtudjerLab@chrim.ca.

What are the costs of participating in this study?

​There is no cost to participating in this study. 

Are there any risks or discomforts in participating in this study?

​We do not expect you to encounter any risk or discomforts in completing the resource evaluations. Please know that your answers are anonymous.
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Are there any risks or discomforts in participating in the focus group for parents and caregivers?

There may be increased risk and possible discomforts from participating in the focus group. Due to the nature of the focus groups, other attendees will be able to see your face should you turn on your camera and will see the name you use on the meeting. Additionally, other attendees may possibly ask questions or make comments that could cause discomfort. If you are interested in participating in the focus group, please know you must complete a consent form that provides more information. Also, a member of the lab would be happy to discuss any concerns you may have.
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What are e-gift cards?
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The e-gifts we use are called Everything Cards. These cards will be sent to the email you provide on the successful completion of the resource evaluations. Once you have your Everything Card, you can redeem your card with your unique code and by following the instructions provided. Everything Cards can be used towards purchases at various stores.
 
If you have any further questions, please click ‘email’ above, or email ProtudjerLab@chrim.ca and a member of the lab will be happy to answer your questions.

Thank you for considering being a part of this study!

Sincerely,
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The Protudjer Lab