Implementation of evidence on management of pleural diseases: insights from a territory-wide survey of clinicians in Hong Kong.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Major advances in management of common pleural diseases have taken place in the past decade. However, pleural diseases are often managed by physicians of diverse training background and research on implementation of new knowledge is scanty. We aim to evaluate the practice pattern in pleural medicine among physicians in Hong Kong, for identification of possible gaps for clinical service improvement.

Methods

The Hong Kong Thoracic Society undertook a cross-sectional questionnaire survey in 2019, targeting clinicians of various subspecialties in internal medicine and levels of experience (basic and higher trainees, specialists) from twelve regional hospitals of diverse service scopes throughout Hong Kong. Respondents were selected by non-probability quota sampling. T

SUBMITTER: Lui MMS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9590185 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature