Knowledge, attitudes, and practice of general practitioners toward community detection and management of mild cognitive impairment: a cross-sectional study in Shanghai, China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

General practitioners (GPs) are in a unique position for community detection and management of mild cognitive impairment (MCI). However, adequate knowledge, attitudes, and practice (KAP) are prerequisites for fulfilling such a role. This study aims to assess the MCI-related KAP of GPs in Shanghai, China.

Methods

An online survey was conducted on 1253 GPs who were recruited from 56 community health centres (CHCs) in Shanghai between April and May 2021. Knowledge (8 items), attitudes (13 items), and practice (11 items) were assessed using a scale endorsed by a panel of multidisciplinary experts. An average summed score was calculated and transformed into a score ranging from 0 to 100 for knowledge, attitudes, and practice, respectively. Adjusted odds ratios (AORs) w

SUBMITTER: Lu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9092880 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature