Interventional radiology knowledge among family medicine residents in Türkiye: a national cross-sectional survey.
Most family medicine residents self-report adequate knowledge of interventional radiology
Interventional radiology knowledge among family medicine residents in Türkiye: a national cross-sectional survey.
Interventional radiology (interventional radiology) provides minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and is increasingly integrated into routine clinical care.
To assess the knowledge, awareness, and perceptions of interventional radiology among family medicine residents in Türkiye and to evaluate factors associated with knowledge levels.
This cross-sectional analytical study was conducted among family medicine residents between August and October 2023 using a structured 21-item online questionnaire.
60.6% of residents rated their own interventional radiology knowledge as adequate
A total of 413 residents participated in the study.
Residents who had completed clinical rotations associated with interventional radiology, particularly in cardiology and obstetrics and gynecology, demonstrated higher knowledge scores compared with those without such experience.
Family medicine residents demonstrated moderate awareness of interventional radiology, with knowledge gaps remaining in specific procedural areas. Clinical exposure through rotations may improve understanding.
Incorporating structured interventional radiology education into residency training may enhance appropriate referral practices.