Knowledge, attitudes, and practices survey of drug allergy among healthcare practitioners in central China: a multicenter study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Drug allergy (DA) is one of the most important contributors to iatrogenic morbidity and mortality. Currently DA remains a major challenge for healthcare practitioners (HCPs).

Objective

To assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices of DA among HCPs in Central China.

Methods

A 25-item self-administered DA questionnaire were developed and applied in our study. The questionnaire covered 3 domains: knowledge, attitudes, and practice patterns. From July 2015 to October 2015, HCPs in 7 cities of Central China anonymously participated in the cross-sectional study.

Results

A total of 350 HCPs participated the study, 91 questionnaires uncompleted and 259 were analyzed. Among the respondents, 166 (64.1%) were doctors, 55 (21.2%) were nurses and 38 (14.7%) we

SUBMITTER: Wang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4850333 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature