Stress ulcer prophylaxis in non-critically ill patients: A cross-sectional survey in Saudi Arabia.

ABSTRACT: Stress ulcer prophylaxis (SUP) use is quite prevalent in the Saudi healthcare system in the general wards as reported by several studies. We aimed to assess the knowledge of physicians and their attitudes toward SUP prescription in non-critically ill patients in Saudi Arabia and identify factors associated with inappropriate SUP use. An electronic cross-sectional survey was administered to physicians registered with the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties. The questionnaire consisted of queries related to demographic information, SUP prescription patterns and frequency, preferred medications, and attitudes toward SUP. A total of 210 respondents completed the survey. Approximately half (48.1%) of the respondents reported prescribing SUP to non-critically ill patients, and 42.8% of respo

SUBMITTER: Alfayez OM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12662385 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature