Uncovering Gaps in Knowledge: A Survey of Belgian General Practitioners' Awareness of Legionnaires' Disease Diagnostic Testing.

IF 3.4 Q2 INFECTIOUS DISEASES Infectious Disease Reports Pub Date : 2024-08-27 DOI:10.3390/idr16050063
Marco Moretti, Julien Van Nedervelde, Robin Vanstokstraeten, Lucie Seyler, Fedoua Echahidi, Benoit Prevost, Delphine Martiny, Ingrid Wybo, Charlotte Michel
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Background: The incidence of Legionnaires' disease (LD) is increasing steadily in Europe. Its early diagnosis by general practitioners (GPs) is crucial for better patient outcomes. Study objectives: This study assessed Belgian GPs' knowledge about LD and the accessibility of diagnostic tests in their practices. Methods: A specifically designed questionnaire was distributed to actively practicing GPs, including primary care trainees, between 31 January 2022 and 13 March 2022. This survey targeted approximately 4200 GPs with an estimated population catchment of 30% of the actively working Belgian GPs. Results: The response rate was estimated at 3%. Over 70% of the GPs correctly identified the LD occurrence peak, major risk factors, and clinical manifestations. While 62% of participants preferred the Legionella pneumophila urinary antigen test (UAT) as a primary diagnostic method, 75% were unsure about its availability within their laboratories and 82% had not prescribed it in the last year. Finally, 76% expressed a desire for additional information on this topic. Conclusions: Belgian GPs should evaluate the possibility of conducting UAT testing in their laboratories to enhance LD case management and improve their preparedness. Furthermore, initiatives should be implemented to improve communication between specialists and GPs and develop educational programs directed at Belgian GPs.

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发现知识空白:比利时全科医生对军团病诊断检测认识的调查。
背景:军团病(LD)的发病率在欧洲稳步上升。全科医生(GPs)的早期诊断对于改善患者的治疗效果至关重要。研究目标:本研究评估了比利时全科医生对退伍军人症的了解程度以及在其诊所中诊断测试的可及性。研究方法:在 2022 年 1 月 31 日至 2022 年 3 月 13 日期间,向积极执业的全科医生(包括初级保健实习生)发放了一份专门设计的调查问卷。此次调查的目标人群约为4200名全科医生,估计覆盖了比利时30%的在职全科医生。调查结果显示估计回复率为 3%。超过 70% 的全科医生正确识别了 LD 的发病高峰、主要风险因素和临床表现。虽然 62% 的参与者倾向于将嗜肺军团菌尿抗原检测(UAT)作为主要诊断方法,但 75% 的参与者不确定其实验室是否有这种检测方法,82% 的参与者在过去一年中没有开过这种检测方法的处方。最后,76% 的人表示希望获得更多相关信息。结论比利时全科医生应评估在其实验室进行 UAT 检测的可能性,以加强 LD 病例管理并提高其准备程度。此外,还应采取措施改善专家与全科医生之间的沟通,并制定针对比利时全科医生的教育计划。
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