[The knowledge base of Israeli pediatricians in the area of child development].
BACKGROUND
Pediatricians are required to identify and follow-up on children suspected of having developmental disorders, such as autism spectrum disorders, cerebral palsy, mental retardation or specific language impairments. This task requires basic up-to-date knowledge in the areas of child development and child neurology. The rest of the inquiry, including reaching a definite diagnosis and treatment plan, will usually be conducted in child development centers or other frameworks.


METHODS
The current study examined the knowledge of Israeli pediatricians using an original questionnaire, on a sample of 86 pediatricians.


RESULTS
There is high variance among Israeli pediatricians regarding the level of knowledge in the areas of child development and child neurology. This variance is not explained by different variables that were measured, such as place of work (clinic, hospital, "Tipat Halav" - "Well-Child Clinics"), seniority or use of screening tools. Most participants 164%] expressed a demand for professional enrichment in this area.
Gabis
Lidia
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Weinberg Child Development Center, Safra Children's Hospital, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel.
Raz
Raanan
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D002547:Cerebral Palsy / Q000175:diagnosis; D002648:Child; D002657:Child Development; D002659:Child Development Disorders, Pervasive / Q000175:diagnosis; D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D008607:Intellectual Disability / Q000175:diagnosis; D007557:Israel; D007806:Language Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis; D010372:Pediatrics / Q000592:standards*; D010820:Physicians / Q000592:standards; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires