DOCTORS NEED ENHANCED ONCOLOGY KNOWLEDGE

Abstract

Objective: To assess oncology knowledge among doctors, and
suggestions to improve. Design: Cross sectional analytical study. Place and duration of study: This study was carried
out in the Department of Oncology, King Fahad Hospital, Madina Munawra, KSA and was completed in 8 months from
November 2004 to June 2005. Subjects and Methods: Series of five lectures were delivered on different subjects of
oncology. Participants were asked to answer an MCQ type questionnaire, which was structured regarding the content
of the lecture, before the lecture and after the lecture. Comparison was made by simple percentage calculation and
statistical analysis, student’s t-test. Result: Knowledge of the doctors rose from average 37% to 74% after the lecture.
Conclusion: Doctors need enhanced knowledge in oncology and simple lecturing can make an improvement