Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding spinal vascular malformations among doctors in China: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) models are essential tools for assessing healthcare professionals' understanding, beliefs and behaviours towards specific health issues. This study aimed to explore the KAP of Chinese doctors in diagnosing and treating spinal vascular malformations (SVM).

Design

A web-based cross-sectional survey.

Setting

This study was conducted between October and December 2022 through a self-administered questionnaire.

Participants

Participants include full-time doctors who voluntarily participate. Doctors in advanced training, regular training or internships were excluded.

Primary and secondary outcome measures

The KAP scores of Chinese doctors in diagnosing and treating SVM measured by the questionnaire.

Results

SUBMITTER: Yan Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10882408 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature