Knowledge, attitude and practice of primary care ophthalmologists towards fundus examination during the perioperative period of cataract surgery in patients with diabetes mellitus: a mediation analysis.

ABSTRACT: This study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of primary care ophthalmologists regarding fundus examination during the perioperative period of cataract surgery in patients with diabetes mellitus. A cross-sectional study was conducted. The study took place in hospitals in Shandong Province capable of performing cataract surgeries between June 2023 and January 2024. A total of 245 primary care ophthalmologists participated, with 121 (49.39%) under 44 years old and 114 (46.53%) men. KAP scores and demographic characteristics were collected using a self-designed questionnaire. Mediation analysis was employed to explore relationships within KAP, including the potential impact of physician burnout on knowledge and practice. The average scores for KAP were 12.08±2.02

SUBMITTER: Sun X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12382586 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature