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[Development of a questionnaire to assess the knowledge on infantile++ asthma in medical students]
M A Baeza Bacab1, C A Rebolledo Fernández
1Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, México.
Insights
Asthma knowledge among non-specialist physicians is lacking, leading to underdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment in children. A new questionnaire assesses understanding of asthma definition, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric respiratory medicine
- Clinical knowledge assessment
Context:
- Asthma is a leading chronic childhood illness with rising morbidity and mortality.
- Current asthma management is hindered by underdiagnosis and inadequate treatment.
- Most pediatric asthma cases are managed by non-specialist physicians.
Purpose:
- To assess the knowledge of non-specialist physicians regarding asthma diagnosis and management.
- To develop a reliable questionnaire based on established asthma guidelines.
Summary:
- A 25-question asthma knowledge questionnaire was developed using the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute's guidelines.
- The questionnaire covers key areas: definition, physiopathology, diagnosis, and treatment of asthma.
- Findings indicate a gap in practitioner understanding of current asthma concepts.
Impact:
- Aims to improve pediatric asthma care by identifying knowledge deficits.
- Highlights the need for targeted education for non-specialist physicians.
- Contributes to reducing asthma-related morbidity and mortality in children.
Abstract:
Asthma is the most common chronic childhood illness. The increasing morbidity and mortality are striking contrast to major scientific advances in our understanding of asthma. It is now regarded as a chronic rather than a episodic illness and the major factors contributing to asthma morbidity and mortality are underdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment. The majority of children with asthma are cared for by nonspecialist physicians. Studies have shown that only small proportions of practitioners have an adequate understanding of the changing concepts of asthma management. We development an asthma knowledge questionnaire based on "Guidelines and the Practice Parameters for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma" of The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. The questionnaires include 25 questions on definition, physiopathology, diagnosis and treatment.