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ArticleBMC gastroenterology2024

Insights into the current state of knowledge, practice, and attitudes of physicians regarding gastrointestinal motility disorders in Egypt.

Enaam Ali Al Mowafy, Marwa M AboKresha, Sally Waheed Elkhadry, Mohamed Bassam Hashem, Ahmed Elganzory, Sayed Ahmed Sayed, Mohammad Almohamady Khaskia

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  1. Achalasia: Physician Practices and Knowledge in Türkiye.The Turkish journal of gastroenterology : the official journal of Turkish Society of Gastroenterology · 2026
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Enaam Ali Al MowafyTropical Medicine Department, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
Marwa M AboKreshaInternal Medicine Department, Assuit University, Assuit, Egypt.
Sally Waheed ElkhadryEpidemiology and Preventive Medicine Department, National Liver Institute, Menoufia University, Menoufia, Egypt. drsallywaheed@liver.menofia.edu.eg.
Mohamed Bassam HashemEndemic Medicine Department, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
Ahmed ElganzoryTropical Medicine Department, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
Sayed Ahmed SayedTropical Medicine Department, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
Mohammad Almohamady KhaskiaTropical Medicine Department, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundGastrointestinal (GI) motility disorders are common in clinical settings, but physicians still lack sufficient understanding and effective management of these conditions.

methodsThis research assessed Egyptian physicians' knowledge, practices, and attitudes towards GI motility disorders. A cross-sectional survey employing a self-administered questionnaire was carried out among physicians in Egypt. The questionnaire addressed various aspects of physicians' understanding, practices, and attitudes regarding GI motility disorders. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics and presented as frequencies and percentages.

resultsA total of 462 physicians took part in the study. Although nearly two-thirds of them knew about GI motility studies, a notable proportion lacked adequate knowledge about GI motility disorders. Notably, 84.2% correctly identified dysphagia as a critical symptom suggestive of an upper GI motility disorder. However, 13.4% incorrectly linked hematemesis with an upper GI motility disorder, and 16.7% expressed uncertainty. In terms of practice, around half of the participants encountered a small number of patients with GI motility disorders (less than 5 per week or even fewer). Only 29.7% felt confident in managing patients with motility disorders. Most participating physicians expressed a willingness to participate in training programs focused on motility disorders.

conclusionsThis study underscores a knowledge gap among Egyptian physicians concerning GI motility disorders. It suggests the necessity of tailored education and training programs to improve their competency and practice in this domain.

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Attitude of Health PersonnelGastrointestinal DiseasesGastrointestinal MotilityHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeAdultClinical CompetenceCross-Sectional StudiesEgyptFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPhysiciansPractice Patterns, Physicians'Surveys and QuestionnairesClinical practiceClinicians’ attitudesCurrent understandingEducation and trainingGastrointestinal motility disordersPhysicians’ understanding

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