SMJ articles in the category "acid suppressive therapy"

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Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis in Hospitalized Patients, Subsequent Use in Primary Care, and Physicians’ Opinions About Acid-Suppressive Therapy

Objectives: Stress ulcer prophylaxis (SUP) is not indicated in most hospitalized patients. This study determined the prevalence of the use of proton pump inhibitors (PPI) and histamine receptor 2 blockers (H2B) in hospitalized patients, continued PPI/H2B use after discharge, and physicians’ opinions about SUP. Methods: A retrospective electronic chart review,…

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Why Do Physicians Prescribe Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis to General Medicine Patients?

Background: Little is known about why physicians prescribe inappropriate stress ulcer prophylaxis (SUP) among nonintensive care unit (ICU) hospitalized patients without supporting evidence. This study seeks to understand which factors influence physician prescribing behavior regarding SUP. Design: We designed a cross sectional web-based survey to assess physicians′ knowledge, beliefs, and…

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