The attitudes, knowledge and confidence of healthcare professionals about cannabis-based products.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Use of cannabis-based products is becoming more frequent, and it is important that healthcare professionals are informed and confident about them when making evidence-based decisions about their use. This study aimed to gain an international perspective on the attitudes, knowledge, and confidence of healthcare professionals about cannabis-based products.

Methods

An online questionnaire regarding these products was completed by 1580 healthcare professionals (neurologists, psychiatrists, general practitioners, pharmacists and nurses) from 16 countries across Asia, Europe, Oceania, South America, and the Middle East.

Results

Respondents expressed a high level of interest in cannabis-based products (median score 9 out of 10) and reported that they felt knowledg

SUBMITTER: Russo E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11267914 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature