Pharmacist management of atrial fibrillation in UK primary care: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Atrial Fibrillation (AF) increases the risk of stroke by a factor of five, leading a significant cost burdens on healthcare system. Pharmacists, especially those based in a primary care environment are well placed to support patients in this therapeutic area.

Objectives

To assess primary care pharmacists' actual knowledge on the management of AF symptoms and anticoagulation. Furthermore, to investigate the resources used by pharmacists.

Methods

A cross-sectional study using survey was conducted, targeting UK-based registered pharmacists employed within primary care settings. Quantitative data were analysed utilising descriptive univariate and bivariate statistics.

Results

349 pharmacists completed the adapted 19-questions of the pharmacists' knowledg

SUBMITTER: Al-Arkee S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10956929 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature