Surgeons in Training Unlikely to Use Clinical Decision Rules for Appendicitis Diagnosis

Surgeons in training in East Denmark lack knowledge and utilization of clinical decision rules for diagnosing appendicitis. 48% knew one rule, but 72% never used them. While most found appendicitis diagnosis challenging, they primarily relied on symptoms, physical exams, and c-reactive protein. Surgeons were divided on the necessity of implementing clinical decision rules and stressed the need for validation and practicality before adoption.