Assessment of physicians’ and medical majors’ knowledge of asthma basics: Current results of the ASSA-II study

Abstract

Introduction: Bronchial asthma is a disease characterized by chronic inflammation of the airways. At present, about 235-300 million people suffer from asthma, and this number continues to grow. This pathology is also common in children. It causes significant social and economic damage worldwide. Severe forms of asthma are difficult to treat. Thus, a continuous improvement of doctors' knowledge in this field is of great importance. Methods:The analysis of an anonymous survey of physicians and senior medical students was used in the research. Results:The study revealed both an average level of basic knowledge in asthma etiology and pathogenesis among the physicians and senior medical students and the significant differences in their knowledge regarding clinical picture and treatment of asthma. Only 49.2% of students and 56.0% of doctors were able to choose the correct definition of asthma from the suggested answers; 65.7% of students and 69.9% of doctors correctly indicated the main clinical and laboratory markers of asthma; 60.2% of students and 91.0% of doctors determined the correct combination of drugs in one delivery device; and 75.9% of students and 91.2% of doctors selected the correct basic asthma therapy depending on the severity.

Cross sectional observational study to assess the knowledge of drugs utilized in emergency medical conditions amongst medical interns and residents in tertiary care teaching hospital

“…9 Only Approximately 5-20% of asthmatic patients have severe asthma. 14 In our study, both interns and residents were well-versed (77%, 86.6%) regarding PTs for status asthmatics. Similarly, in a study conducted by Bontsevich et al around 75.9% of medical students and 91.2% of doctors selected the correct basic asthma therapy depending on the severity.…”

“…Similarly, in a study conducted by Bontsevich et al around 75.9% of medical students and 91.2% of doctors selected the correct basic asthma therapy depending on the severity. 14 A similar study was conducted by Palacherla et al 79% of the medical students were known to the first-line management of status asthmatics. 15 Febrile convulsion is the most common type of neurological disorder in the paediatric age group, IV lorazepam or diazepam is very efficient in terminating the seizures.…”

Physicians’ Knowledge and Practices Regarding Asthma: A Cross-Sectional Study in Saudi Arabia

“…Previous studies in Jordan and Russia and Ukraine reported higher percentage of knowledge of physicians about the diagnostic tests and treatment of asthma. 21 , 27 …”

“…Previous studies in Jordan and Russia and Ukraine reported higher percentage of knowledge of physicians about the diagnostic tests and treatment of asthma. 21,27 Several initiatives have been conducted to improve the care of patients with asthma worldwide, this included the establishment of several guidelines internationally and nationally, the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) guidelines had been developed. 27 In addition, Saudi Arabia issued national guidelines for the practice and management of asthma, these guidelines help physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with asthma.…”