Healthcare providers' perspectives on corticosteroid-containing drugs: a cross-sectional study in the United Arab Emirates.

Autor: Barakat, Muna, Malaeb, Diana, El Ouweini, Ahmad, Aburuz, Salah, ZainAlabdin, Sham, El Khatib, Omar, Sadek, Bassem, Nassar, Razan I., Akour, Amal
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Zdroj: Future Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences; 9/2/2024, Vol. 10 Issue 1, p1-9, 9p
Abstrakt: Background: Addressing knowledge and concerns related to corticosteroid is essential to enhance patient care, promote optimal utilization, and minimize their potential side effects. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess knowledge and attitudes regarding corticosteroid use among healthcare providers (HCPs) in the United Arab Emirates using a validated questionnaire. Knowledge, attitudes, and fear items were described as frequency and percentages. Then, a total score was calculated; multilinear regression was used to see the effect of demographics on these scores. Results: Among 129 HCPs, 100 had previously prescribed corticosteroids (77.5%), with intranasal spray being the most dispensed dosage form (89.0%). Respiratory diseases were the most reported indication for corticosteroid dispensing (93.0%). HCPs preferred corticosteroids for their ability to quickly relief of patients' symptoms (67.0%). About 60.0% identified increased appetite as a patient-reported side effect. The assessment of the HCPs' knowledge showed a median score of 10 out of 11 (IQR = 9–11). The median fear score was six out of 10 (IQR = 4–10), but they were significantly and conversely related to each other. Conclusion: This study revealed that while HCPs in the UAE possess substantial knowledge regarding corticosteroid use, their concerns, particularly around side effects, indicate a need for further education. Addressing these concerns through targeted educational programs could enhance the safe and effective utilization of corticosteroids, ultimately improving patient care outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáze: Complementary Index
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