Survey on knowledge of chronic heart failure and influencing factors in general practitioners in Beijing

Abstract

Objective To investigate the knowledge of chronic heart failure (CHF) and influencing factors in general practitioners (GP) in Beijing. Methods A self-designed questionnaire contained total 28 items, including basic knowledge of CHF, non-drug management, drug management and other management; clinical cases were used to test clinical ability in 7 items. The questionnaire survey was conducted among GPs who participated in continuing education courses from 16 counties/districts in Beijing during January to June 2013. Results Total 720 questionnaires were distributed and 657 valid questionnaires were returned with a recovery rate of 91.3%. Total scores was 60.6. Scores of basic knowledge, non-drug management, drug management and other management was 63.1, 76.9, 44.0 and 56.9, respectively. There were statistical differences in scores of basic knowledge, non-drug management, drug management and other management between GPs with different diploma (F value: 36.8, 5.8, 21.6, 12.2, respectively; P 0.05). Conclusions The knowledge of CHF is less desirable in GPs of Beijing, so that measures should be taken to improve the GP's knowledge of CHF. Key words: General practitioners; Heart failure; Questionnaires