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[The knowledge base of Israeli pediatricians in the area of child development]

Lidia Gabis1, Raanan Raz

  • 1Weinberg Child Development Center, Safra Children's Hospital, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel.

Harefuah
|April 29, 2010
PubMed

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Israeli pediatricians show significant knowledge variance in child development and neurology. Most desire further training to better identify developmental disorders in children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Child Neurology
  • Developmental Pediatrics

Context:

  • Pediatricians play a crucial role in identifying children with developmental disorders.
  • Accurate identification requires up-to-date knowledge of child development and neurology.
  • Specialized centers typically handle definitive diagnosis and treatment planning.

Purpose:

  • To assess the current knowledge level of Israeli pediatricians in child development and neurology.
  • To identify potential factors influencing this knowledge base.

Summary:

  • A survey of 86 Israeli pediatricians revealed substantial variability in their knowledge of child development and neurology.
  • This variance was not correlated with practice setting, years of experience, or use of screening tools.
  • A significant majority of participants expressed a need for enhanced professional education in these fields.

Impact:

  • Highlights a need for targeted educational interventions for pediatricians.
  • Aims to improve early identification of developmental disorders in children.
  • Informs curriculum development for pediatric residency and continuing medical education programs.
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