Knowledge, attitude, and practice of physicians toward the management of diabetic ketoacidosis

This study highlights significant gaps in physicians' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding DKA management in Saudi Arabia. Younger, less experienced doctors tend to have lower knowledge scores, while higher scores are observed among endocrinologists and intensive care unit physicians, underscoring the need for targeted educational interventions.

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Frontiers in Clinical Diabetes and Healthcare
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2026-02-04
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fcdhc.2026.1723632
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Diabetes and associated disorders
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Knowledge, attitude, and practice of physicians toward the management of diabetic ketoacidosis

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Abstract

This study highlights significant gaps in physicians' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding DKA management in Saudi Arabia. Younger, less experienced doctors tend to have lower knowledge scores, while higher scores are observed among endocrinologists and intensive care unit physicians, underscoring the need for targeted educational interventions.

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Kafrelsheikh University (EG), Universiti Sains Malaysia (MY), Sulaiman Al Rajhi Colleges (SA), University of Malaya (MY), Ministry of Health (VN), University of Sulaimani (IQ)
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