Current practices, attitudes and barriers to paediatric lipid screening and management amongst Family Physicians and Paediatricians in British Columbia
Cross-sectional survey reveals low pediatric lipid screening practices among family physicians and paediatricians, highlighting gaps in adherence to Canadian guidelines.
Key Points
Only 15% of family physicians and paediatricians are screening pediatric patients for dyslipidemias, indicating a significant gap in practice.
Despite 77% of paediatricians agreeing on statins as appropriate for Familial hypercholesterolaemia, 89% would not prescribe them.
A lack of Canadian guidelines poses the most significant barrier to pediatric dyslipidemia screening and management, impacting physician practices.
Knowledge translation interventions are essential to improve awareness and adherence to clinical practice updates on pediatric dyslipidemia.