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This research aims to assess healthcare professionals' preparedness to integrate microbiota science into pediatric and perinatal care.

August 1, 2026ChildrenOpen Access

Bridging Microbiota Science and Clinical Practice in Pediatric Healthcare: A National Survey

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Cross-sectional survey explores microbiota knowledge and practices among Italian pediatric healthcare professionals, indicating educational gaps.

This research aims to assess healthcare professionals' preparedness to integrate microbiota science into pediatric and perinatal care.
Cross-sectional online survey of 441 Italian healthcare professionals in pediatric and perinatal care
Questionnaire assessed training, self-perceived knowledge, attitudes, clinical practices, and educational needs
Statistical analyses were conducted to evaluate knowledge variability and associations
Participants displayed positive attitudes towards microbiota relevance in clinical practice
72.6% used probiotics; 32.9% regularly employed microbiota-related diagnostic tests
Significant variability in knowledge scores was noted across different professional backgrounds (p < 0.001)

Matera et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Cross-sectional survey explores microbiota knowledge and practices among Italian pediatric healthcare professionals, indicating educational gaps.