Testicular neoplasms : factors that relate to clinical practice among health care professionals

This study evaluated 39 physician's, nurse practitioner's and physician assistant's knowledge and attitudes on the subject of testicular cancer to dtermine whether these factors affected diagnosis and intervention. Descriptive and correlational analysis of results showed moderate levels of knowledge for all groups. Attitudes were positive on the need for early detection. Clinical practice scores were improper for the 92% of the sample. Knowledge scores were positively correlatived with clinical practice scores. This study showed a lack of basic knowledge and proper clinical practices despite positive attitudes on early detection. Application of findings lies in altering basic educational approaches to the male urogenital system. Dissemination of the results of this study may also institute change among practicing clinicians.