Prevalence of Ear, Nose & Throat diseases and Adequacy of ENT training among General Physicians

  • Muhammad Farooq Department of ENT, AJK Medical College Muzaffarabad
  • Shakeel Ghani Department of ENT, Paediatrics
  • Sadiq Hussain Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed (MBBS) Medical College, Mirpur, Azad Kashmir
Keywords: Incidence, ENT diseases, adequacy of training, General physiciens, House job,, CME

Abstract

Background: Among general physiciens (GPs) consultations, Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) diseases account for about 25% in
adults and up to 50% in children. General physiciens are required to have adequate training to deliver efficient primary health
care. This study was aimed to find prevalence of ENT diseases and adequacy of ENT training among GPs in Azad Jammu and
Kashmir (AJK).
Methods: This prospective study was conducted among hundred (100) GPs; having more than 1 year experience, of major
cities of AJK. A performa was designed and distributed. The responses were collected and analysed.
Results: Prevalence of ENT diseases in adults was 24% and in children 38%. Majority of GPs (72-96%) stated that there
should be improvement in undergraduate training and arrangement of 4−8 weeks ENT house job rotation as well as ENT
continuous medical education (CME) programs.
Conclusion: There is some competency deficiency in GPs regarding ENT related primary health care; which can be
minimized by improving under-graduate, house job and CME training.

Published
2018-11-20
How to Cite
Farooq, M., Ghani, S., & Hussain, S. (2018). Prevalence of Ear, Nose & Throat diseases and Adequacy of ENT training among General Physicians. International Journal of Pathology, 113-115. Retrieved from https://jpathology.com/index.php/OJS/article/view/247