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Knowledge and Practice of Chinese Medical Specialists Regarding Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection

Completed
Conditions
Hepatitis B
Interventions
Other: physicians
Registration Number
NCT02511743
Lead Sponsor
Peking University First Hospital
Brief Summary

The aim of this study was to evaluate knowledge and behavior of physicians regarding Hepatitis B Virus. The investigators designed a 30-item self-administered questionnaire assessing physicians' knowledge and behavior regarding chronic Hepatitis B Virus infection. These results provide data support for updating guidelines, continuing training, and even developing policies in medical insurance.

Detailed Description

Schedule of the study:

Before March 1, 2015: study design, completing questionnaire design, and all preparatory work; Before July 1, 2015: a kick-off meeting for plot study, modifying the questionnaire, and obtaining all the questionnaires; Before September 30, 2015: finishing data entry, statistical analysis, drafting the report, and issued a final report

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
2871
Inclusion Criteria
  1. Mainly engaged in liver disease diagnosis and treatment;
  2. Diagnosis and treatment at least 10 patients with chronic Hepatitis B Virus infection per week.
Exclusion Criteria
  1. young doctors working in less than one year;
  2. physicians working in hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
  3. visiting doctors.

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
physiciansphysiciansphysicians taking care of patients with chronic Hepatitis B Virus infection
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
30-item self-administered questionnaire assessing physicians' knowledge and behavior regarding chronic Hepatitis B Virus infection.5 months
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Peking University First Hospital

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Beijing, Beijing, China

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