Besoins en formations et informations en biologie de l’allergie : résultats de l’enquête SFA/ANAFORCAL

Abstract

Biology is an essential tool in the diagnosis and management of allergic patients. To complete the survey of young allergists published in 2022, the Allergy Biology Working Group (GTBA) in partnership with ANAFORCAL has carried out a new survey of senior allergists to assess their training in allergy biology and to know their expectations in terms of information and continuing education. A total of 1095 allergists were contacted (with duplicates between the two lists) and 219 responded. Allergists consider themselves to be well trained. More than 70% believe they have a good knowledge of the subject and 94% receive regular training on the subject, first at congresses, by reading scientific articles and then at local training meetings. Of this sample, 69.4% have read the recommendations on the biology of allergy published in 2021. Of those who have read it, 90% are satisfied with it. However, of this sample, 89% had never done an internship in an immuno-allergology laboratory during their studies. This survey reports that 95% of respondents want more training and information, about new Activé par Editorial Manager® and ProduXion Manager® about Aries Systems Corporation molecular allergens, then the exploration of bradykine angioedema, allergen chips, about tryptase and finally for the follow-up of immunotherapy allergen (ITA). These themes are desired in online CPD training, at the French-speaking congress of allergology (CFA), or in the form of sheets on the site of the French Society of Allergology (SFA).