A cross-sectional study on knowledge and the ability of hypertension treatment among physicians in district and community hospitals.
- Author:
Wen-hua WANG
1
;
Dong ZHAO
;
Zhe-chun ZENG
;
Yan-na JIA
;
Ying LIU
;
Xiu-ping ZHU
;
Zhi-xiang WANG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adult; Antihypertensive Agents; therapeutic use; Clinical Competence; standards; Cross-Sectional Studies; Education, Medical; standards; Female; Hospitals, Community; classification; standards; Humans; Hypertension; diagnosis; therapy; Male; Patient Care; standards; Physicians; standards
- From: Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2003;24(12):1086-1089
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo estimate the knowledge level and clinical ability of hypertension treatment among physicians in district and community hospitals in big and moderate cities.
METHODS43 district and community hospitals were selected by non-random sampling in Beijing and Baotou inner-Mongolia municipality. A total of 754 physicians in those hospitals were investigated, through an examination.
RESULTSThe correct rates on blood pressure stages, risk stratification and treatment strategy were 64%, 28% and 54%, respectively. The knowledge level on non-pharmacologic treatments was insufficient among physicians. The knowledge level of special indications on the common antihypertensive drugs (such as diuretics, beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors) was even worse.
CONCLUSIONPhysicians in district and community hospitals did not have enough knowledge and ability to fulfill the task of hypertension treatment and management.
