Physicians' knowledge, attitude and practices regarding management of medications in Ramadan

Abstract

To evaluate knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) of physicians regarding the management of medications in Ramadan we used a self-administered questionnaire on a target sample of 381 physicians

Rheumatology patients' attitude regarding Ramadan and fasting

“…Individuals with chronic diseases are recommended to receive advice from healthcare professionals about fasting during Ramadan. However, it is emphasized that a majority of the fasting patients did not voluntarily visit the doctor for consultation immediately before Ramadan and all efforts must be made to have them visit the clinic before starting fasting 10 . In a study conducted with cancer patients, it was observed that 54.3% wanted advice on fasting 25 .…”

“…Even though it is scientifically accepted that religion and spirituality have an important effect on the physical and mental health of individuals, it may be ignored by healthcare professionals. Further, in a study that investigated knowledge, attitude and practices of doctors about drug management during Ramadan, it was seen that they had a significant lack of knowledge about proper drug management 10 . Healthcare professionals should respect the religious practices of their patients and guide them properly so they may fulfill such practices safely.…”

“…Management of the process in these patients is quite difficult when healthcare professionals and the patient are not sufficiently informed. However, provision of optimal care by healthcare professionals to fasting patients during Ramadan is quite important 10 . Therefore, it is thought that studies on fasting during Ramadan are crucial.…”

“…However, provision of optimal care by healthcare professionals to fasting patients during Ramadan is quite important. 10 Therefore, it is thought that studies on fasting during Ramadan are crucial. While there are studies examining the fasting status and the effect of fasting on the disease in some chronic diseases (diabetes mellitus, heart failure, renal failure, hemodialysis, etc), [11][12][13] there is a limited number of studies performed on patients with rheumatic diseases.…”

Levels of health awareness in diabetic patients during Ramadan 2015: Focus group discussion in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

“…This needs to be resolved and clarified to patients. Muslim jurists, scholars of religion, medical practitioners, pharmacologists, and specialists in other human sciences agree unanimously that some administration routes do not nullify fasting, such as drugs administered through injection into the skin, muscles, joints, or veins (with the exception of intravenous feeding) [ 3 , 18 , 19 ]. Therefore, given that participant responses indicate the belief that insulin injection nullifies fasting, physicians, participant educators, and religious leaders should clarify appropriate administration routes that do not constitute as nullification of fasting.…”