Limitations on knowledge of autoimmune encephalitis and barriers to its treatment among neurologists: a survey from western China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Autoimmune encephalitis (AE) is a group of severe antibody-mediated brain diseases. The understanding of clinical management of AE has developed rapidly. However, the knowledge level of AE and barriers to effective treatment among neurologists remains unstudied.

Methods

We conducted a questionnaire survey among neurologist in western China on knowledge of AE, treatment practices, and perspectives on barriers to treatment.

Results

A total of 1113 neurologists were invited and 690 neurologists from 103 hospitals completed the questionnaire with a response rate of 61.9%. Respondents correctly answered 68.3% of medical questions about AE. Some respondents (12.4%) never assayed for diagnostic antibodies if patients had suspected AE. Half (52.3%) never prescribed

SUBMITTER: Li A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9990234 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature