Knowledge Gaps in Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Therapy: a Survey of Trainees in Internal Medicine and Cardiology

Nicholas Costa; Jeffrey Rottman

doi:10.22037/jme.v16i3.17190

Journal of Medical Education for Future Demands

Former Title: Journal of Medical Education | The Official Journal of School of Medical Education and Learning Technologies

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https://doi.org/10.22037/jme.v16i3.17190

Knowledge Gaps in Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Therapy: a Survey of Trainees in Internal Medicine and Cardiology

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Nicholas Costa^1,*,

Jeffrey Rottman²

1Fellow in Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Maryland Medical Center

2Professor, Department of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine

Journal of Medical Education for Future Demands:Vol. 16, issue 3; e105585

Published online:Jan 21, 2018

Article type:Research Article

Received:May 21, 2017

Accepted:Oct 02, 2017

How to Cite:Nicholas Costa, Jeffrey Rottman, Knowledge Gaps in Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Therapy: a Survey of Trainees in Internal Medicine and Cardiology.J Med Edu.2018;16(3):e105585.https://doi.org/10.22037/jme.v16i3.17190.

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Background: Knowledge of clinical practice guidelines for Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) therapy is a pre-requisite for effective application of this life-saving technology. The level of trainee familiarity with these guidelines is unknown. The objective of this study was to assess trainee familiarity with clinical practice guidelines for ICD therapy.Methods: This study surveyed 32 clinicians of varying training levels in internal medicine and cardiology at a large VA medical center. This is a survey study conducted from a population of all trainees in internal medicine at the medical center; the sample included trainees from PGY-1 through PGY-7 as well as attending physicians in internal medicine. Analysis of the collected survey data was performed using either Chi-square tests for comparison of categorical variables or unpaired t-tests forcomparison of means.Results: Of all respondents, 69% reported that they were familiar with published guidelines, and consistent with previously published data. Cardiologists were significantly more likely to report familiarity than internists (85% vs 42%, P=0.01). Most respondents (75%) reported satisfactory or better knowledge of published guidelines, though only 34% self-reported their knowledge as good or very good. The majority of respondents (86%) underestimated the usual cost of ICD implantation,while most respondents (78%) agreed that implantation of an ICD was cost-effective for secondary prevention, cardiologists were far more likely to agree than internists (95% vs. 50%, P<0.03).Conclusion: There are considerable knowledge gaps evident among trainees with regard to clinical practice guidelines for ICD therapy. This likely represents a modifiable barrier to ICD implantation.Structured education for medical trainees on the appropriate use and referral practices consistent with practice guidelines may reduce knowledge gaps and increase appropriate ICD implantation.

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Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators

Survey

Training

Clinical Practice Guidelines

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