This study aims to assess the knowledge of primary care physicians on the diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis.
Multiple choice questions will be used to assess information related to the diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis, including knowledge of various medications, their mechanisms of action and side effects, and recommended dosage of vitamin D supplementation. The participating physicians will also be asked about their sources of knowledge acquisition and how they keep updated on this topic, as well as their self-evaluation of knowledge. Furthermore, background information will be collected, including professional and demographic characteristics. A questionnaire previously used in other studies will be adapted for the study based on the 'Updated approach for the management of osteoporosis in Turkey: a consensus report'.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
200
The survey will use multiple-choice questions to assess primary care physicians' knowledge on the diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis. The questions will cover various aspects, including medication options, their mechanisms of action, side effects, and recommended vitamin D supplementation dosages. The physicians will also be asked about their sources of knowledge and how they keep themselves updated on the topic, as well as their self-evaluation of their knowledge. Background information, such as their professional and demographic characteristics, will also be collected. The survey questionnaire used in other studies will be adapted for this survey based on the "Updated approach for the management of osteoporosis in Turkey: a consensus report."
Knowledge levels, attitudes and practices of primary care physicians in Turkey
The survey will use multiple-choice questions to assess primary care physicians' knowledge on the diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis. The questions will cover various aspects, including medication options, their mechanisms of action, side effects, and recommended vitamin D supplementation dosages. The physicians will also be asked about their sources of knowledge and how they keep themselves updated on the topic, as well as their self-evaluation of their knowledge. Background information, such as their professional and demographic characteristics, will also be collected. The survey questionnaire used in other studies will be adapted for this survey based on the "Updated approach for the management of osteoporosis in Turkey: a consensus report."
Time frame: 1 day
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