Use of National Asthma Guidelines by Allergists and Pulmonologists: A National Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Little is known about specialist-specific variations in guideline agreement and adoption.

Objective

To assess similarities and differences between allergists and pulmonologists in adherence to cornerstone components of the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program's Third Expert Panel Report.

Methods

Self-reported guideline agreement, self-efficacy, and adherence were assessed in allergists (n = 134) and pulmonologists (n = 99) in the 2012 National Asthma Survey of Physicians. Multivariate models were used to assess if physician and practice characteristics explained bivariate associations between specialty and "almost always" adhering to recommendations (ie, ≥75% of the time).

Results

Allergists and pulmonologists reported high guideline self

SUBMITTER: Cloutier MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7554121 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature