Pharmacists' self-reported confidence in providing pharmaceutical care on anticoagulants in Saudi Arabia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Anticoagulant therapy is high-risk and requires pharmacists to be highly competent in its management. In Saudi Arabia, the confidence of pharmacists in providing such care is not well-established. This study aimed to assess the self-reported confidence levels of pharmacists in Saudi Arabia regarding the provision of pharmaceutical care for patients on anticoagulants.

Methods

A cross-sectional online survey was distributed to pharmacists across various healthcare settings in Saudi Arabia. The questionnaire assessed confidence across multiple domains of anticoagulant care, including knowledge, adverse event management, and patient counseling. Data were summarized using descriptive statistics. Confidence scores were compared across groups with t-tests, and predictors

SUBMITTER: Alem G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12717407 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature