Insights into disease and pharmacotherapy knowledge of Alzheimer's disease among community pharmacists: a cross-sectional study
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2022
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TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
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Objective To assess the knowledge level and awareness of Alzheimer's disease, including knowledge about the disease, pharmacotherapy, provision of patient education and associated factors among community pharmacists across Turkey and Northern Cyprus. Methods This was a descriptive, cross-sectional study conducted among community pharmacists working in Turkey (Group A) and Northern Cyprus (Group B). Disease and pharmacotherapy knowledge of AD were assessed using AD Knowledge Scale (ADKS), and drug treatment (KADT) scale, respectively. Results Both groups reported a moderate level of knowledge of AD, especially medically-oriented domains, with no significant difference regarding the mean ADKS domains (18.8 +/- 2.8 vs. 18.9 +/- 3.4; p = .98). Nevertheless, participants from both groups reported a good level of KADT knowledge about AD treatment (p = .03). Group A reported a statistically significant higher level of knowledge about drug interactions compared with Group B (54.6% vs. 45.8%; p = .01), and knowledge about proper information (79.6% vs. 31.8%; p = .02). There was a statistically significant KADT difference correlated with gender, those having a Master degree, more than 5 years of work experience, and those taking AD training courses. Conclusion There is still a lack of knowledge regarding AD reported by moderate ADKS score, especially in medically-oriented domains, which creates a barrier to early provision of care and preventing AD, noted with no difference among community pharmacists across Turkey and Northern Cyprus.
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Alzheimer's Disease, Community Pharmacists, Geriatrics, Knowledge, Turkey
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CURRENT MEDICAL RESEARCH AND OPINION
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Al-Taie, A., Yilmaz, Z. K., Dahmanv, H., & Yardimci, T. (2022). Insights into disease and pharmacotherapy knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease among community pharmacists: a cross-sectional study. Current Medical Research and Opinion, (just-accepted), 1-23.
