Abstract
International Journal of Pharmacology and Clinical Sciences,2021,10,1,28-33.DOI:10.5530/ijpcs.2021.10.5Published:March 2021Type:Research ArticleAuthors:Yousef Ahmed Alomi, Fouzia Abdul Karim Bukhary, Tawfik A. M. Khoja, and Rahmah Abdulilah Alsinan Author(s) affiliations:Yousef Ahmed Alomi*, BSc. Pharm, MSc. Clin Pharm, BCPS, BCNSP, DiBA, CDE, Critical Care Clinical Pharmacists, TPN Clinical Pharmacist, Freelancer Business Planner, Content Editor and Data Analyst, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Fouzia Abdul Karim Bukhary, BDS. King Abdul Aziz University, SBARD (MOH ) Consultant of Advanced Restorative Dentistry, MOH, Makkah, SAUDI ARABIA. Tawfik A. M. Khoja, Prof of Public Health – Imperial College – London, Family & Community Medicine Consultant, General Secretary of the Arab Hospital Federation, Deputy Chairperson of Arab Public Health Association, SAUDI ARABIA. Rahmah Abdulilah Alsinan, B.D.S, Ramclinics, East Province, SAUDI ARABIA Abstract:Objectives: The present study aimed to affirm the dentist’s knowledge of medication safety in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Methods: It is an analysis of a cross-sectional survey that conferred dentists’ knowledge of medication safety in Saudi Arabia. Selfreported an electronic survey of dentists, comprising dentists from internship to the consultant, dental specialisms in Saudi Arabia. The survey contained respondents’ demographic information about dentists and knowledge information of designated medication safety elements, and the resources of knowledge of medication safety elements in dental care. The 5-point Likert response scale system was employed with closed-ended questions. The data analysis of the dentist’s knowledge of medication safety is completed through the survey monkey system. The statistical package of social sciences (SPSS), Jeffery’s Amazing Statistics Program (JASP), and Microsoft excel sheet (version 16) were used in the study. Results: The total number of responding dentists was 242, with the mainstream of them coming from the central region 95 (39.26%) with statistically substantial among the areas (p<0.05). Of those, 144 (59.75%) were male, while 97 (40.25%) were female, with statistically significant between them (p<0.05). The total average scores of dentist knowledge of medication safety in dental care were 2.78 with high scores element, knowledge of the high alert medication in dental care was 3.48, consider the Medication Errors (MEs) as a sentinel event (3.25), and familiar with medications reconciliation in dental care (3.23). The most resources employed for medication safety for dental care were health practitioners [129 (54.20%)] and scientific literature [118 (49.58%)]. The reliability test was evaluated in McDonald’s ω (0.955) and Cronbach alpha (0.955). Conclusion: The dentist’s knowledge of medication safety was insufficient in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Targeting training and education of dental medication safety during undergraduate and postgraduates school of dentistry is highly suggested to improve patient’s safety in dental care in Saudi Arabia. Keywords:Dentists, Experiences, Knowledge, Medication safety, Saudi ArabiaView:PDF (215.63 KB) PDFClick here to download the PDF file. Images Knowledge of Medication Safety among Dentists in Saudi Arabia
Highlights
Errors in medication use in practice are a patient safety concern globally.[1]
The total number of responding dentists was 242, with the mainstream of them coming from the central region 95 (39.26%) with statistically significant among the areas (p
The lowest scores were drug quality reporting (OVR for non-qualified drug) in dental care (2.38), non-formulary dental medications system (2.54), and the drug allergies system executed in dental care (2.57) with statistically significant between answers (p
Summary
Errors in medication use in practice are a patient safety concern globally.[1] Efficient and effective care requires oral health professionals to have a structured plan to address pharmacological risks and benefits, including disclosure, and assess the patient’s knowledge and compliance. There is a widening emphasis on patient safety during healthcare delivery, including oral health care. Saudi Arabia recognized total quality standards for healthcare professionals and institutions.[6] The first version underlined each department’s standards, while the update standards highlighted heath care or services and mandatory healthcare accreditation standards. One of the compulsory standards was medication safety services or elements. During the period (2013-2014), the national medication safety program was recognized with numerous
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