Insights into the current state of knowledge, practice, and attitudes of physicians regarding gastrointestinal motility disorders in Egypt.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Gastrointestinal (GI) motility disorders are common in clinical settings, but physicians still lack sufficient understanding and effective management of these conditions.

Methods

This research assessed Egyptian physicians' knowledge, practices, and attitudes towards GI motility disorders. A cross-sectional survey employing a self-administered questionnaire was carried out among physicians in Egypt. The questionnaire addressed various aspects of physicians' understanding, practices, and attitudes regarding GI motility disorders. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics and presented as frequencies and percentages.

Results

A total of 462 physicians took part in the study. Although nearly two-thirds of them knew about GI motility studies, a not

SUBMITTER: Al Mowafy EA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11225201 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature