A National Survey of Cardiologists on Scope of Practice, Knowledge Gaps, and Educational Priorities in Adult Congenital Heart Disease Care in Canada.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The increasing number of people with adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) leads to greater involvement of non-ACHD cardiologists in their care. Defining and supporting the educational priorities of non-ACHD cardiologists is key to ensure care of this population.

Methods

Between November 2023 and March 2024, Canadian cardiologists were invited to participate via email and the Canadian Cardiology Society bulletin. They self-identified as ACHD or non-ACHD cardiologists. The survey explored (1) self-identified knowledge gaps of non-ACHD cardiologists, (2) current scope of practice of non-ACHD cardiologists, and (3) ACHD perspectives on the recommended scope of practice of non-ACHD cardiologists. Educational priorities were defined as diagnoses or topics frequently id

SUBMITTER: Garagiola ML 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12418255 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature