Table 2 Summary of responses to questions 3,4,5,6,7
Variables | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|
Q3. Perceived Prevalence of MSK diseases (%) (n = 459) | |
< 10 | 30 (6.91) |
10–20 | 74 (17) |
20–40 | 169 (38.9) |
40–60 | 88 (20.2) |
Q4. What are the Rheumatology cases you have encountered during your clinical rotation (n = 390) | |
Rheumatoid Arthritis | 326 (83.5) |
Osteoarthritis | 261 (66.9) |
Gout | 216 (55.4) |
SLE | 134 (34.3) |
Sarcoidosis | 48 (12.3) |
Fibromyalgia | 38 (9.7) |
Systemic Sclerosis | 31 (7.9) |
Antiphospholipid Syndrome | 31 (7.9) |
Sjogren Syndrome | 31 (7.9) |
Dermatomyositis | 26 (6.6) |
Q5. Approach to Which of the following complaints is discussed in your clinics (n = 403) | |
Generalized Body Pain | 206 (51.1) |
Uveitis | 191 (47.4) |
Polyarthritis | 169 (41.9) |
Low Backache | 153 (37.9) |
Joint Deformities | 142 (35.2) |
Raynaud’s Phenomenon | 141 (34.9) |
Proximal Muscle Weakness | 81 (20.1) |
Monoarthritis | 77 (19.1) |
Dactylitis | 29 (7.19) |
Q6. Examination of Which of the joints has been demonstrated (n = 368) | |
Knee | 251 (68.2) |
Shoulder | 202 (54.9) |
Hip | 169 (45.9) |
Elbow | 140 (38.1) |
Wrist | 133 (36.1) |
Small joints of Hand | 127 (34.5) |
Ankle | 110 (29.8) |
Small joints of foot | 83 (22.5) |
Q7. What is the most difficult aspect in learning Rheumatology (n = 435) | |
Inadequate training in Musculoskeletal examination | 237(54.48) |
Less Number of Patients | 167(38.39) |
Complex Nature of Basic Immunology | 126(28.96) |
Not given importance in exam oriented preparation | 122(28.04) |