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ArticleBMC research notes2012

Attentiveness of pediatricians to primary immunodeficiency disorders.

Suleiman Al-Hammadi, Eiman Al-Reyami, Sareea Al-Remeithi, Khawla Al-Zaabi, Rola Al-Zir, Heba Al-Sagban, Taoufik Zoubaidi, Abdul-Kader Souid

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Article in BMC research notes, 2012. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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8 authors at 5 institutions in 1 country.

Suleiman Al-HammadiDepartment of Pediatrics, UAE University, Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates. suleiman.alhammadi@uaeu.ac.ae
Eiman Al-Reyami
Sareea Al-Remeithi
Khawla Al-Zaabi
Rola Al-Zir
Heba Al-Sagban
Taoufik Zoubaidi
Abdul-Kader Souid
United Arab Emirates University · AELatifa Hospital · AEDubai Hospital · AEMafraq Hospital · AEShaikh Khalifa Medical City · AE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPrimary immunodeficiency (PID) is a cluster of serious disorders that requires special alertness on the part of the medical staff for prompt diagnosis and management of the patient. This study explored PID knowledge and experience among pediatricians of wide educational backgrounds, practicing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

methodA self-administered questionnaire was used to determine the competency of pediatricians in their knowledge of PID disorders. This study questionnaire included questions on PID signs and symptoms, syndromes associated with immunodeficiency, screening tests, interpreting laboratory tests and case management. The participants were 263 pediatricians of diverse education working in the 27 governmental hospitals in all regions of UAE.

resultsThe overall performance of the pediatricians did not differ based on their age, gender, origin of certification, rank, or years of experience. Of the 50 questions, 20% of pediatricians answered correctly <60% of the questions, 76% answered correctly 60 to 79% of the questions, and 4% answered correctly ≥80% of the questions. Seventeen of the 19 PID signs and symptoms were identified by 55 to 97%. Four of 5 syndromes associated with immunodeficiency were identified by 50 to 90%. Appropriate screening tests were chosen by 64 to 96%. Attention to the laboratory reference range values as function of patient age was notably limited.

conclusionsThere was a noteworthy deficiency in PID work-up. Therefore, implementing effective educational strategies is needed to improve the competency of pediatricians to diagnose and manage PID disorders.

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AdultCertificationClinical CompetenceFemaleHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth Services Needs and DemandHumansImmunologic Deficiency SyndromesMaleMiddle AgedPediatricsPhysiciansPractice Patterns, Physicians'Surveys and QuestionnairesUnited Arab Emirates

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