Open AccessRed Eye: Next Steps for Conducting Research in Knowledge, Attitude and Practice in Ophthalmology
Author(s) -
Francisco J. Bonilla-Escobar,
Hugo H. Ocampo-Dominguez
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
international journal of medical students
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2076-6327
DOI - 10.5195/ijms.2013.21
Subject(s) - eye care , psychological intervention , medicine , family medicine , medical education , population , glaucoma , health care , optometry , psychology , nursing , ophthalmology , environmental health , economics , economic growth
Background: Research in Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) in health sciences is relevant to health care providers and patients to identify factors to address educational interventions. Methods: A pilot study based on surveys amongst participants in a medical update conference in Cali, Colombia, was conducted to estimate participants’ knowledge on red eye in 2011. Results: The population was composed of medical students and general practitioners, with 72.7% of students being in their final year of their training. The classification of red eye was correct in 47% of respondents and we found errors in the classification of emergency, glaucoma and uveitis.Conclusions: Further research proposals in KAP are required for the recognition of this medical education indicator.