Clinical knowledge, practice patterns, and educational needs on incidental lung nodules among interns, residents, and general practitioners in Palestine

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dc.contributor.authorAlhareth M. Amro
dc.contributor.authorOsama J. Makhamreh
dc.contributor.authorRaghad Sweity
dc.contributor.authorTala Dweik
dc.contributor.authorSandra S. Hnaihen
dc.contributor.authorMarah Ghassan Shareef
dc.contributor.authorKhaled Dawabsha
dc.contributor.authorAbu Asbeh, Yousef
dc.date.accessioned2026-01-28T07:45:29Z
dc.date.available2026-01-28T07:45:29Z
dc.date.issued2026-01-01
dc.descriptionThis study evaluates the clinical knowledge, practice patterns, emotional responses, and educational needs related to incidental lung nodules among interns, residents, and general practitioners in Palestine. Using a cross-sectional survey design, it highlights significant gaps in guideline awareness, clinical confidence, and formal training, emphasizing the urgent need for targeted educational interventions and the development of local management guidelines to improve patient care and reduce professional uncertainty.
dc.description.abstractAbstract Background: Incidental lung nodules (ILNs) are increasingly detected during imaging studies and present significant clinical and psychological challenges for healthcare providers, particularly in settings lacking local management guidelines. This study aimed to assess knowledge, practice patterns, and educational needs regarding ILNs among interns, residents, and general practitioners in Palestine. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted between January and June 2025 using a validated online questionnaire distributed to Palestinian interns, residents, and general practitioners. The questionnaire evaluated demographic characteristics, awareness of ILN guidelines, knowledge, emotional responses, and management practices. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS. Results: A total of 304 participants were included. Although 68% reported awareness of ILN management guidelines, only 6% rated their understanding as excellent, and 51% did not use any formal guidelines. The median knowledge score was 4 out of 7. Female participants, locally trained physicians, and those with fewer years of experience demonstrated significantly higher knowledge scores. The most common management strategies were reviewing previous imaging and referral to specialists. Insufficient training and limited clinical exposure were identified as the main barriers to effective ILN management. Conclusion: Healthcare providers in Palestine demonstrate substantial gaps in knowledge and confidence regarding incidental lung nodules. These findings highlight the urgent need for targeted educational interventions, development of local guidelines, and structured training programs to improve clinical competence and reduce uncertainty in ILN management.
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dc.identifier.citationAmro AM, Makhamreh OJ, Sweity R, Dweik T, Hnaihen SS, Shareef MG, Dawabsha K, Abu Asbeh Y. Clinical knowledge, practice patterns, and educational needs on incidental lung nodules among interns, residents, and general practitioners in Palestine. BMC Med Educ. 2026;26:46. doi:10.1186/s12909-025-08242-z.
dc.identifier.issn1472-6920
dc.identifier.urihttps://dspace.alquds.edu/handle/20.500.12213/10472
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherBMC Medical Education is published by BioMed Central, part of Springer Nature.
dc.relation.ispartofseries26:46; 26:46
dc.titleClinical knowledge, practice patterns, and educational needs on incidental lung nodules among interns, residents, and general practitioners in Palestine
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