A survey of primary-care pediatricians regarding the management of Helicobacter pylori infection and celiac disease.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Adherence of primary-care pediatricians to guidelines in pediatric gastroenterology is essential to achieve optimal clinical outcomes. The study aim was to examine adherence of primary-care pediatricians to the European and North American Societies for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition guidelines on the management of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection and celiac disease. METHODS:We conducted a cross-sectional study during March-July 2017 using the survey platform of Maccabi Healthcare Services, the second largest state-mandated health organization in Israel. We sent the study questionnaire to a random sample of 300 pediatricians via electronic mails and to increase the response rate, we performed a telephone interview. Overall, 108 (36%) pediatricians p

SUBMITTER: Ben Tov A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6933930 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature