Red Eye: Next Steps for Conducting Research in Knowledge, Attitude and Practice in Ophthalmology
<p><strong>Background</strong><span>: Research in Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) in health sciences is relevant to health care providers and patients to identify factors to address educational interventions. </span></p><p><strong>Methods:</s...
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University Library System, University of Pittsburgh,
2013-11-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | <p><strong>Background</strong><span>: Research in Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) in health sciences is relevant to health care providers and patients to identify factors to address educational interventions. </span></p><p><strong>Methods:</strong><span> A pilot study based on surveys amongst participants in a medical update conference in Cali, Colombia, was conducted to estimate participants' knowledge on red eye in 2011.</span></p><p><strong>Results:</strong><span> The population was composed of medical students and general practitioners, with 72.7% of students being in their final year of their training. The classification of red eye was correct in 47% of respondents and we found errors in the classification of emergency, glaucoma and uveitis. </span></p><p><strong>Conclusion:</strong><span> Further research proposals in KAP are required for the recognition of this medical education indicator.</span></p> |
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