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- Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers (VHF), like Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), are increasingly concerning for healthcare in Europe and America due to ongoing epidemics in West Africa.
- An online study conducted at six London hospitals found that clinicians had inadequate knowledge of Public Health England guidelines, EVD epidemiology, and VHF risk factors.
- The study revealed that less experienced doctors generally performed worse in knowledge assessments, highlighting a need for better education among healthcare professionals to improve risk management for VHF patients.
Article Abstract
Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers (VHF) such as Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) are of increasing concern to clinicians and public heath bodies across Europe and America due to the on-going epidemic in West Africa. We conducted an online study to assess clinicians' knowledge of VHF across six hospital sites in London. This showed suboptimal knowledge of Public Health England guidance, EVD epidemiology and the risk factors for acquiring VHF. Knowledge about VHF was dependent on seniority of grade with the most junior grade of doctors performing worse in several areas of the survey. Poor knowledge raises concerns that those at risk of VHF will be inappropriately risk stratified and managed. Education of doctors and other healthcare professionals about VHF is necessary to address these knowledge gaps.
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