A cross-sectional study on knowledge and the ability of hypertension treatment among physicians in district and community hospitals / 中华流行病学杂志
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology
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(12): 1086-1089, 2003.
Artículo
en Chino
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ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To estimate the knowledge level and clinical ability of hypertension treatment among physicians in district and community hospitals in big and moderate cities.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>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.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>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.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Physicians in district and community hospitals did not have enough knowledge and ability to fulfill the task of hypertension treatment and management.</p>
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Asunto principal:
Médicos
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Estándares de Referencia
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Terapéutica
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Estudios Transversales
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Clasificación
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Competencia Clínica
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Usos Terapéuticos
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Diagnóstico
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Educación Médica
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Atención al Paciente
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
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Estudio observacional
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Estudio de prevalencia
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Factores de riesgo
Límite:
Adulto
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Femenino
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Chino
Revista:
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology
Año:
2003
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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