The Analysis of Seniors' Opinions on Self-treatment by Non-steroidal Anti-inflamatory Drugs III Charles University, Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové Department of: Social and Clinical Pharmacy Candidate: Marek Procházka Consultant: PharmDr.Martin Doseděl, Ph.D. Background: Self-treatment is one of the approaches in managing pain which is still gaining higher level of importance even amongst seniors. One of the most favourite over the counter (OTC) analgesics is ibuprofen, however its use can be associated with certain drug related problems (DRP). The potential of DRPs is increasing with age which makes seniors more sensitive to them. Aim of study: 1) To create an overview of DRPs of OTC analgesics, focusing on paracetamol (acetaminophen). 2) Through the survey find out the knowledge and experience of seniors with self-treatment by OTC analgesics. The other aim was to evaluate their sources of information concerning ibuprofen and their preferences to each product. Methods: The observable cross-sectional study was made through social media and in Královéhradecký region. In the first case the questionnaire was spread through social media- Facebook. In the second case standardised conversation with questionnaire lists was applied with seniors above 60 years of age. The research was anonymous and...
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:nusl.cz/oai:invenio.nusl.cz:434896 |
| Date | January 2020 |
| Creators | Procházka, Marek |
| Contributors | Doseděl, Martin, Kostřiba, Jan |
| Source Sets | Czech ETDs |
| Language | Czech |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | info:eu-repo/semantics/masterThesis |
| Rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/restrictedAccess |
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