Knowledge, attitude, and practice of healthcare providers on chronic refractory cough: A cross-sectional study

• DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e27564
• Publication Date: 2024-03-05T03:19:21Z
• Authors: Haijue Ge; Kexia Hong; Chuanyi Fan; Jiansheng Zhang; Xia Li; Hailin Zhang; Aimin Qiu
• Keywords: Cross-sectional study

ObjectivePrevious studies from outside China showed that the knowledge, attitudes, and practice (KAP) of chronic refractory cough (CRC) was moderate among physicians. This study examined KAP toward CRC in Chinese healthcare providers.MethodsThis single-center cross-sectional conducted at The Sixth Affiliated Hospital Nantong University, Yancheng Third People's Hospital, July 2022 to January 2023 enrolled providers. demographic characteristics scores were collected using a questionnaire (Cronbach's α = 0.934) developed based on guidelines.ResultsThe included 539 mean knowledge score 8.27 ± 2.37 (maximum 14, 59.07%), indicating poor knowledge. highest rates inaccuracies pertained about definition cough, empirical treatment methods, potential risks different treatments, suggesting need for unified training all aspects medical staff. attitude 49.74 63.63 60, 82.90%), favorable attitudes. Most providers believed affects normal work life it would be necessary provide more help patients perspectives drug psychological counseling. 23.20 6.28 35, 66.29%), practice.ConclusionThis suggests have CRC. provides points should targeted future continuing education activities.