Chinese Cardiologists' Knowledge/Practices on Flu Vaccine for Chronic Coronary Syndrome

The Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University

Status: Not yet enrolling

Conditions: Chinese Cardiologists

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06991088

AH-2025-001

Details and patient eligibility

About

This long-term single-center cross-sectional study evaluates physicians' knowledge of influenza vaccination in CCS patients through collected feedback, while identifying knowledge gaps and misconceptions regarding vaccination. By analyzing factors influencing physicians' recommendation practices, it provides evidence to guide future educational and policy interventions. Ultimately, the study aims to enhance cardiologists' vaccination awareness, thereby optimizing CCS patient management and reducing influenza-associated complications and mortality.

Full description

This project conducts a comprehensive literature review to examine current research and practices regarding influenza vaccination for chronic coronary syndrome (CCS) patients among cardiologists worldwide. The review provides theoretical support for study design and helps identify potential causes of low vaccination rates among CCS patients in China.Based on research objectives, investigators developed a structured questionnaire covering four key dimensions:Basic demographic information、Knowledge assessment、Clinical practice patterns、Attitudes and recommendations.The survey targets cardiologists from major Chinese hospitals, employing random or stratified sampling to ensure representative sampling. Data collection will be conducted through online and offline questionnaire distribution.Statistical analysis will be performed using SPSS or equivalent software, including:Descriptive statistics、t-tests、Chi-square tests to examine how different background factors influence knowledge and practices.Findings will systematically summarize Chinese cardiologists' current understanding and behavioral patterns regarding influenza vaccination for CCS patients.

Enrollment: 5,000 estimated patients

Sex: All

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Cardiologists (licensed practitioners) with specialized knowledge of the association between influenza vaccination and cardiovascular diseases.

Exclusion criteria

• Physicians from non-cardiology specialties (e.g., surgery, general internal medicine [including respiratory and gastroenterology departments], emergency medicine).
• Physicians unable to complete the questionnaire survey.

Trial design

5,000 participants in 4 patient groups

Chief Physician (Professor-level)

Description:

Responses from chief physicians (professor-level) across various regions, age groups, hospital types, and years of practice in China were collected via questionnaire survey. The study assessed their knowledge level regarding influenza vaccine application in CCS patients, investigated their perceptions on whether vaccination benefits patients' health outcomes, evaluated current vaccination implementation practices, and determined their support for influenza immunization.

Associate Chief Physician (Associate Professor-level)

Description:

Responses from Associate Chief Physician (Associate Professor-level) across various regions, age groups, hospital types, and years of practice in China were collected via questionnaire survey. The study assessed their knowledge level regarding influenza vaccine application in CCS patients, investigated their perceptions on whether vaccination benefits patients' health outcomes, evaluated current vaccination implementation practices, and determined their support for influenza immunization.

Attending Physician

Description:

Responses from Attending Physician across various regions, age groups, hospital types, and years of practice in China were collected via questionnaire survey. The study assessed their knowledge level regarding influenza vaccine application in CCS patients, investigated their perceptions on whether vaccination benefits patients' health outcomes, evaluated current vaccination implementation practices, and determined their support for influenza immunization.

Resident Physician

Description:

Responses from chief Resident Physician across various regions, age groups, hospital types, and years of practice in China were collected via questionnaire survey. The study assessed their knowledge level regarding influenza vaccine application in CCS patients, investigated their perceptions on whether vaccination benefits patients' health outcomes, evaluated current vaccination implementation practices, and determined their support for influenza immunization.