Knowledge gaps about the diagnosis and treatment of hypothyroidism: an international patient survey.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Over-diagnosis and over-treatment of hypothyroidism is a growing concern. The role of patient knowledge has not been previously investigated. The aim was to explore patient knowledge in relation to diagnosis and treatment of hypothyroidism.

Methods

Cross-sectional, international online survey. Participants were people with treated hypothyroidism amounting to 3421 valid respondents from 68 countries. A questionnaire was used, which included knowledge statements about hypothyroidism relating to recommendations by international guidelines. The principal knowledge statement was "A patient with a normal thyroid blood test does not need to be treated with thyroid hormones (even if they have positive thyroid antibodies and symptoms)", and participants were asked to cla

SUBMITTER: Perros P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12425718 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature