Knowledge, Attitudes, and Awareness of Food and Drug Interactions (FDI) Among Nurses on General Medical Wards: A Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Food and nutritional supplements can interact with medication and cause drug interaction. Registered nurses play an essential role in patients' safety related to drug interaction.

Objective

Explore nurses' knowledge, attitudes, and awareness regarding food-drug interactions (FDIs).

Method

A cross-sectional survey was conducted among nurses working in the general medical wards at Hamad General Hospital (HGH) in Qatar. The survey questionnaire comprised 50 multiple-choice questions, encompassing three key sections: (a) demographic details, (b) assessment of FDIs knowledge, and (c) exploration of beliefs, attitudes, and practices concerning FDIs.

Results

A total of 227 surveys were collected. Nurses' average score for FDI knowledge across all responses

SUBMITTER: Elajez R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11475285 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature