A Prospective, Cross-sectional, Multicenter, Observational, Questionnaire-based Survey to assess the Knowledge, Awareness, Attitude and Practice of Physicians while Prescribing Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) Drugs for Acid Peptic Disease
APD represents a variety of gastric anomalies in which PPIs form the mainstay of management. Many of the APD patients are associated with comorbidities, resulting in polypharmacy and increased risk of drugdrug interactions. Therefore, it is essential that physicians be aware of PPI drug interactions while prescribing them to patients with comorbidities. In developing countries like India, studies assessing the KAP of Physicians are limited. Study
Design:
This questionnaire-based study consisted of 3 domains (A) Study objectives and consent; (B) Participants’ socio-demographic details; (C) Questions on KAP of Physicians around various aspects of APD management and PPI usage.