Management of Non-communicable Diseases (NCD) in the COVID Era: Impact of Medical Education on Physician Concepts.
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COVID; NCDs; Diabetes; Hypertension.Abstract
Purpose: To evaluate the impacts of educational program on a group of physicians from PHC regarding knowledge and management decision making for NCDs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methodology: An instructional curriculum for the management of many common NCDs was designed and made available. Pre- and post-test were provided before and after the program.
Findings: Average score for Pretest was 11.2 +/- 3.014 while the average score for posttest was 14.0 +/- 2.891 (P<0.001). Eight questions showed a significant difference between pre and post-test results. Eleven questions showed no significant difference between pre and post-test. A satisfaction questionnaire showed that 39 attendees highly satisfied and 10 were moderately satisfied.
Recommendations: Educating physicians on the management of NCDs during the COVID is beneficial in changing general management concepts. Further enhancements to the education program are required in certain areas, notably diabetes management.
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