Local clinical practice patterns in urolithiasis guidelines: a critical evaluation from Turkey - Takeaways - MDSpire

Local clinical practice patterns in urolithiasis guidelines: a critical evaluation from Turkey

  • By

  • Kemal Sarica

  • Rasim Güzel

  • Zeki Bayraktar

  • Salih Yildirim

  • Hikmet Yasar

  • Göksu Sarica

  • Cahit Sahın

  • February 3, 2025

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    Clinical guidelines for urolithiasis aim to enhance healthcare quality through evidence-based recommendations for physicians.

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    Local factors significantly influence the acceptance and application of urolithiasis guidelines in Turkey's clinical practice.

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    A survey of 270 urologists revealed that nearly half received no formal training on guideline usage in their careers.

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    Most respondents found urolithiasis guidelines easy to access, with 74.5% perceiving no significant differences between local and international guidelines.

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    The study highlights the need for better integration of guidelines into routine practice, considering local contextual variables.

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Local clinical practice patterns in urolithiasis guidelines: a critical evaluation from Turkey

  • by Kemal Sarica, Rasim Güzel, Zeki Bayraktar, Salih Yildirim, Hikmet Yasar, Göksu Sarica, Cahit Sahın

  • February 3, 2025

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