Knowledge and perception of Sepsis among Doctors in Karachi Pakistan

Autor: Faiza Ahmed, Lubna Abbasi, Fivzia Herekar, Ahsun Jiwani, Muhammad Junaid Patel
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: Pakistan journal of medical sciences. 38(2)
ISSN: 1682-024X
Popis: Objectives: To assess knowledge and perception among Pakistani physicians towards sepsis. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Indus Hospital and Health Networks from September 2020 to March 2021. The International Sepsis Survey questionnaire was adapted, and its link was sent to trainee physicians as well as specialists, and consultants practicing in various hospitals via social media. Knowledge and perception were scored and 50% was considered the cut-off score for adequacy. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 26. Results: Analysis was done on 222 respondents who completed the survey. 37.9% of the participants had adequate knowledge. Knowledge regarding sepsis was significantly associated with specialty, ICU/CCU/HDU, and work experience (P-value
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