Palestinian pharmacists' knowledge of issues related to using psychotropic medications in older people: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge of pharmacists practicing in Palestine of issues related to using psychotropic medications in older people.

Methods

The study was conducted with a cross-sectional observational design using a questionnaire. A total of 400 pharmacists responded to a 19-statement knowledge test related to the use of psychotropic medications in older people. The study was conducted from July 2016 to February 2017. The reliability and internal consistency of the study tool was assessed using the test-retest method and the Cronbach alpha. Categorical groups were compared using the chi-square test and the Spearman rank correlation.

Results

On the 19-statement knowledge test, the median score was 55.3% with an interquartile range

SUBMITTER: Shawahna R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5549016 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature