Knowledge of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome among Community Physicians, Nurses, and Emergency Medical Responders
Knowledge of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome among Community Physicians, Nurses, and Emergency Medical Responders
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DOI：
10.1017/s1049023x00003654
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发表时间：
2006-06-01
影响因子：
2.2
通讯作者：
Marineau, Michelle
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作者：
Tice, Alan Douglas;Kishimoto, Mitsumasa;Marineau, Michelle
简介：必须评估一线临床医生的准备水平，包括医生、护士、紧急医疗反应人员（EMR）和在诊所、办公室和门诊护理中心工作的其他医务人员，以便这些人员能够处理传染性和潜在致命性疾病，如严重急性呼吸系统综合征（SARS）。为了确定这些临床医生的知识，他们的理解SARS和他们使用的教育resources.Methods的调查：问卷分发给医生，护士，和EMR参加会议SARS在2003年夏天。有关信息来源、SARS知识以及在工作场所实施的应对计划的问题。使用社会科学统计软件包（10.1程序，SPSS Inc.，结果：共有201名社区医疗服务提供者（HCP）参与了这项研究。共有51%的参与者正确识别了SARS的潜伏期; 48%正确识别了SARS的症状; 60%知道建议家庭采取的感染控制预防措施。在医生、护士和评估的EMR之间，知识差异很小。据报道，报纸、期刊、电视和广播等媒体是SARS信息的主要来源。然而，互联网的使用似乎越来越多，这与SARS症状的正确答案最相关。不到三分之一的受访者知道他们的工作场所有SARS协议。共有60%的人报告说，N-95口罩可在其workshare.Conclusion：这些研究结果表明，需要更有效的手段，教育和培训的一线临床医生，以及机构的政策和程序，在医疗办公室，诊所和紧急服务在社区。
Introduction: The preparedness levels of front-line clinicians including physicians, nurses, emergency medical responders (EMRs), and other medical staff working in clinics, offices and ambulatory care centers must be assessed, so these personnel are able to deal with communicable and potentially lethal diseases, such as severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). In order to determine the knowledge of these clinicians, a survey of their understanding of SARS and their use of educational resources was administered.Methods: A questionnaire was distributed to physicians, nurses, and EMRs attending conferences on SARS in the summer of 2003. Questions related to information sources, knowledge of SARS, and plans implemented in their workplace to deal with it. Statistical analysis was performed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (10.1 Program, SPSS Inc., Chicago, Illinois).Results: A total of 201 community healthcare providers (HCPs) participated in the study. A total of 51% of the participants correctly identified the incubation period of SARS; 48% correctly identified the symptoms of SARS; and 60% knew the recommended infection control precautions to take for families. There was little difference in knowledge among the physicians, nurses, and EMRs evaluated. Media outlets such as newspapers, journals, television, and radio were reported as the main sources of information on SARS. However, there appears to be a growing use of the Internet, which correlated best with the correct answers on symptoms of SARS. Fewer than one-third of respondents were aware of a protocol for SARS in their workplace. A total of 60% reported that N-95 masks were available in their workplace.Conclusion: These findings suggest the need for more effective means of education and training for front-line clinicians, as well as the institution of policies and procedures in medical offices, clinics, and emergency services in the community.