Myths in General Surgeons Working at Muhammad Medical College Hospital and other hospitals of Mirpurkhas.
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Abstract
Background: According to the Webster’s New International Dictionary, a myth is “A belief given uncritical acceptance by the members of a group especially in support of existing or traditional practices.” Clinical decisions
should, as far as possible, be evidence based. So runs the current clinical dogma.
Methodology: A cross sectional study was conducted among the surgeons of MMCH and other hospitals of
Mirpurkhas. Data was collected with the help of pre checked questionnaire which was developed by Jefferson
scale.15 common surgical myths were selected from “PRACTICE COMMENTARY OF SURGICAL ROUNDS”
published in January, 2004
Results: Study was conducted among the 21 General surgeons of MMCH and other hospitals of Mirpurkhas
showed high incidence of myth following, ranging from 14.2 to 85.7.
Conclusion: On the basis of our study we conclude- ed that there is resistance to applying the guidelines among
surgeons.
Key Words: Surgical myths, Surgeons, Evidence based practices, MMCH.
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