Key result
Among surveyed general physicians, 74% rarely or never used cardiovascular prediction rules, most commonly citing concerns about over-simplification (58%) and potential over-treatment (54%).
Cross-Sectional (n=356)
Despite guideline recommendations, cardiovascular prediction rules are rarely used by Swiss general physicians due to concerns about over-simplification and over-treatment.
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Physician concerns limit cardiovascular prediction rule adoption in primary care; leaves open whether addressing these barriers improves risk stratification.
Eichler et al. (2007) conducted a cross-sectional in Primary care physicians (n=356). Postal survey on cardiovascular prediction rules was evaluated on Frequency of specific obstacles for application of cardiovascular prediction rules among physicians who rarely or never use them. Among surveyed general physicians, 74% rarely or never used cardiovascular prediction rules, most commonly citing concerns about over-simplification (58%) and potential over-treatment (54%).
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