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The study aims to assess the knowledge and skills related to extraocular foreign body removal among generalist physicians and medical interns, alongside ophthalmologists' perceptions of training.

April 25, 2026Revista Brasileira de Oftalmologia0 citationsOpen Access

Knowledge and skills for extraocular foreign body removal: a study with physicians, medical students and ophthalmologists

LFLaís Favero TKThayane Kühl RSRenan Baggio Fernandes Silva

Key Points

The study aims to assess the knowledge and skills related to extraocular foreign body removal among generalist physicians and medical interns, alongside ophthalmologists' perceptions of training.
Descriptive cross-sectional study design
Participants included 87 individuals: 18 physicians, 59 medical students, and 10 ophthalmologists
Mixed qualitative and quantitative approach to data analysis
Participants demonstrated varying levels of knowledge regarding extraocular foreign body removal techniques
Ophthalmologists reported insufficient academic training in this area for generalist physicians
The study highlights a significant need for enhanced educational interventions for effective foreign body removal

Abstract

Objective: To identify the knowledge and skills of generalist physicians and medical interns, as well as the perception of ophthalmologists regarding academic training for extraocular foreign body removal. Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study with a qualitative and quantitative approach. The study included physicians on duty in the emergency department of a university hospital and an Emergency Care Unit. Results: The total number of participants was 87, including 18 generalist physicians on duty, 59 medical students, and 10 ...

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Favero et al. (Thu,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ec5b3d88ba6daa22dacc9f https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.37039/1982.8551.20260035

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