Publications by authors named "Malak O Alshammari"
Are primary care physicians familiar enough with potentially inappropriate medications in geriatric care? A cross-sectional study in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia.
Khalid S Alharkan Abdulaziz M Alfarea Abdulrahman F Alkhateeb Safaa A Alsousi Sarah A Althwaiqb Malak O Alshammari
J Family Community Med
July 2024
Article Synopsis
- A study was conducted on primary care physicians in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia to assess their awareness of the Beers Criteria, which identifies potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) for older adults.
- The findings revealed that only 41.3% of physicians were aware of Beers Criteria, although 52.9% felt confident prescribing for elderly patients, and their knowledge of clinical scenarios was above average.
- The primary sources of information for the physicians included online searches and discussions with colleagues, and there was a significant correlation between their years of practice and their confidence in using guidelines like Beers Criteria.
Background: Primary care physicians play an essential role in the health of older adults as they are frequently the first point of contact. Their positive attitude and knowledge influence the quality of care provided to patients with dementia and their caregivers. This study examined the attitudes of primary care physicians towards dementia care and their confidence in their own dementia-care skills.
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