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Referring physicians' knowledge of hand surgery.

Catherine M Curtin, Jeffrey Yao

    Hand (New York, N.Y.)
    |September 3, 2011
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    A brief lecture significantly improved referring physicians' knowledge and perceptions of hand surgery, addressing common hand problems and surgical treatment efficacy. This enhances appropriate patient referrals.

    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedic Surgery
    • Medical Education

    Background:

    • Effective patient referral to hand surgeons requires referring physicians to understand hand conditions and treatments.
    • Existing knowledge gaps and perceptions among referring physicians can impact appropriate hand surgery referrals.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate referring physicians' baseline knowledge and perceptions regarding common hand problems and surgical interventions.
    • To assess the impact of a targeted educational lecture on improving this knowledge and these perceptions.

    Main Methods:

    • A survey instrument was administered to referring physicians before and after a lecture on hand problems and treatments.
    • The survey assessed knowledge of hand conditions (e.g., carpal tunnel syndrome, basilar thumb arthritis) and attitudes toward surgical interventions.
    Keywords:
    Hand surgeryHealth knowledge attitudes practiceReferral and consultation

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    Main Results:

    • Pre-lecture knowledge scores averaged 65%, with significant gaps noted (e.g., 37% recognizing basilar thumb arthritis symptoms).
    • Post-lecture scores improved to 85% (p < 0.05), with more favorable attitudes toward surgical interventions.
    • The lecture demonstrated a significant positive impact on both knowledge and perceptions.

    Conclusions:

    • Referring physicians exhibit variable knowledge and some skepticism regarding the efficacy of certain hand surgeries.
    • A focused educational intervention, such as a grand rounds lecture, can effectively enhance referring physicians' understanding and perceptions of hand surgery.
    • Improving referring physicians' knowledge is crucial for optimizing patient referrals to hand surgeons.