[A cross-sectional study on knowledge and the ability of hypertension treatment among physicians in district and community hospitals].
Zhonghua Liu Xing Bing Xue Za Zhi
; 24(12): 1086-9, 2003 Dec.
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| ID: mdl-14761620
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To estimate the knowledge level and clinical ability of hypertension treatment among physicians in district and community hospitals in big and moderate cities.METHODS:
43 district and community hospitals were selected by non-random sampling in Beijing and Baotou inner-Mongolia municipality. A total of 754 physicians in those hospitals were investigated, through an examination.RESULTS:
The correct rates on blood pressure stages, risk stratification and treatment strategy were 64%, 28% and 54%, respectively. The knowledge level on non-pharmacologic treatments was insufficient among physicians. The knowledge level of special indications on the common antihypertensive drugs (such as diuretics, beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors) was even worse.CONCLUSION:
Physicians in district and community hospitals did not have enough knowledge and ability to fulfill the task of hypertension treatment and management.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Médicos
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Competência Clínica
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Educação Médica
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Hospitais Comunitários
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Hipertensão
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
Zh
Revista:
Zhonghua Liu Xing Bing Xue Za Zhi
Ano de publicação:
2003
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
China