A survey of emergency medicine physicians' knowledge, attitude, and practice towards esophagogastric variceal bleeding.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Esophageal-gastric variceal bleeding (EVB) is one of the leading causes of mortality in patients with cirrhotic portal hypertension. Rapid, accurate, and effective emergency care is crucial for successful patient outcomes.

Aims

This study aims to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of Chinese emergency physicians regarding EVB, with the goal of improving the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal bleeding in emergency settings.

Methods

A self-designed questionnaire based on clinical guidelines was developed to assess EVB knowledge, attitudes, and practices of Chinese emergency physicians in treating EVB. An online survey was conducted among emergency physicians nationwide. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and correlation ana

SUBMITTER: Gao Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11905617 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature