UNLOCKING PHARMACOGENOMICS: EVALUATING THE EXPERTISE AND PERSPECTIVES OF HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS IN LAHORE
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KAP, Pharmacogenomics, Pharmacogenetics, Physician, Pharmacist, Lahore
Abstract
Pharmacogenomics, the study of how genes affect a person's response to drugs, reveals distinct levels of knowledge, attitudes, and practices among physicians and pharmacists. Improved patient outcomes can be achieved through enhanced knowledge, positive attitudes, and effective practices by healthcare professionals.
This study investigates the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of pharmacogenomics among physicians and pharmacists in Lahore. A cross-sectional survey, conducted in 2024, employed a validated self-administered questionnaire based on published literature. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics and t-tests to compare the responses.
Out of 374 participants, equally divided between physicians and pharmacists, differences in knowledge were observed, yet both groups exhibited positive attitudes and interest in pharmacogenomics practices. The study highlights the need to bolster pharmacogenomics education in Lahore’s medical curricula and to provide specialized learning resources for clinicians and pharmacists. Both groups demonstrated a strong interest in increasing their pharmacogenomics knowledge.
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Syed Muhammad Ali
Lecturer, Faculty of Pharmacy, The University Of Lahore
Afifa Tariq
Lecturer, Faculty of Pharmacy, Leads College of Pharmacy, Lahore Leads University
Adan Ajmal
Research Scholar, University College of Pharmacy, Punjab University
Tooba Ali
M.Phil Scholar, Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University Of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
Usama Nadeem
M.Phil Scholar, Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University Of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
Hira
MSc Healthcare Leadership, BPP University, Waterloo, London, UK
Nabeel Nawaz
Research Students, Leads College of Pharmacy, Lahore Leads University
Mudasir Malik
Research Students, Leads College of Pharmacy, Lahore Leads University
Abdul Rafay
Research Student, Department of Pharmacy, University of Sargodha
Muhammad Aamir
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Pharmacy, The University Of Lahore
Saimon Shahzad
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Pharmacy, The University Of Lahore