Primary care and referring physician perspectives on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease management: a nationwide survey.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The optimal approach to screening and risk stratification for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is challenging given disease burden and variable progression. The aim of this study was to assess primary care physician and referring physician practice patterns regarding non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

Methods

An anonymous nationwide survey was administered to primary care physicians, endocrinologists, and cardiologists in a: (1) tertiary academic hospital, (2) community hospital, and (3) the American College of Physicians Insider Panel. Survey domains assessed non-alcoholic fatty liver disease knowledge, recommendations for screening, risk stratification, treatment, and referral patterns.

Results

A total of 440 providers completed the survey (35.2% compl

SUBMITTER: Saeed N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8460969 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature