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ArticleCureus2024

The Feasibility of an Educational Course for General Practitioners on Otolaryngologic Morbidity.

Nikolaos Papadopoulos, Alexander D Karatzanis, Emmanuel P Prokopakis, Manolis Linardakis, Ioannis Galanos, Georgia Liva, Ioannis Tsamandouras, Evangelia Mourellou, Emmanouil K Symvoulakis

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Nikolaos PapadopoulosSocial and Family Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, GRC.
Alexander D KaratzanisOtorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Crete, Heraklion, GRC.
Emmanuel P ProkopakisOtorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Crete, Heraklion, GRC.
Manolis LinardakisSocial Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, GRC.
Ioannis GalanosOtorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Crete, Heraklion, GRC.
Georgia LivaOtorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Crete, Heraklion, GRC.
Ioannis TsamandourasOtorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Crete, Heraklion, GRC.
Evangelia MourellouSocial and Family Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, GRC.
Emmanouil K SymvoulakisSocial and Family Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, GRC.

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Abstract

Objective To test feasibility by enhancing the knowledge and skills of general practitioners (GPs) in managing ear, nose, and throat (ENT) morbidity within primary care settings through a three-hour educational course. Methods A structured course focused on common ENT disorders was conducted. Case morbidity was selected based on appropriate criteria. The participants (n=34) were GPs randomly assigned to control and intervention groups. A questionnaire assessed knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) before and after the course using proper analysis. Results The intervention group showed significant improvement in responses within five of sixteen questions (p<0.05). Participants demonstrated greater knowledge responsiveness in relation to epistaxis and CENTOR criteria, while knowledge response improvement was poor in regard to vestibular morbidity. Overall improvement in KAP scores (p<0.05), with high effect sizes, was achieved before and after the seminar. Conclusions The three-hour ENT course for GPs was found to be feasible, emphasizing the need for targeted short-duration courses within GP education supported by locally relevant information on common ENT conditions. Future research should explore the long-term impact of similar collaborative interventions in primary care.

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