title: Knowledge gap of recommendations in ACOG practice bulletins: a survey of members of the Central Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
abstract: The purpose of this survey was to assess the knowledge gap of recommendations in practice bulletins (PBs). A survey consisting of three questions for 12 selected PBs (six obstetric and six gynecologic) was developed and sent to members of the Central Association. Odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated. Of the 385 active members, 100 (26%) returned the survey. The overall correct score was 49%. Respondents were significantly more likely to know recommendations in obstetric PBs (60%) than gynecologic PBs (39%; OR 2.45, 95% CI 2.12-2.81). Maternal-fetal medicine sub-specialists (n=27), compared with obstetricians-gynecologists (n=66), did significantly better with obstetric PBs (67% vs. 59%; OR 1.42, 95% CI 1.32-1.77) and substantially worse with gynecologic topics (34% vs. 39%; OR 0.79, 95% CI 0.63-0.98). In conclusion, since members of the Central Association have a substantial knowledge gap, there are ample opportunities to educate and reinforce PB recommendations.
authors: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA.
authors: Danish
authors: D
authors: Siddiqui
authors: Khaled
authors: K
authors: Sakhel
authors: David F
authors: DF
authors: Lewis
authors: Suneet P
authors: SP
authors: Chauhan
mesh_terms: D002568:Certification; D006176:Gynecology / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D009774:Obstetrics / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012955:Societies, Medical; D013038:Specialization; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires