Physicians' attitudes toward gastroprotective strategies for nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug prescription.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

There is a paucity of information regarding providers' attitudes toward gastric-protective strategies with concurrent use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). We aimed to assess gastric-protective strategies used upon prescribing NSAIDs and providers' awareness of societal guidelines for preventing NSAID-induced gastric complications.

Methods

A standardized 10-item questionnaire was sent to all orthopedic providers in North Carolina and South Carolina. The survey design and refinement were based on a literature review, item generation, and small and large focus group discussions.

Results

Forty-two orthopedists responded to the survey (response rate 16%). The most frequently used NSAIDs were meloxicam (79%), naproxen (69%), and ibuprofen (64%)

SUBMITTER: Abdeljaleel F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11657060 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature