NP student knowledge and perceptions of medical marijuana.
Journal
The Nurse practitioner
ISSN: 1538-8662
Titre abrégé: Nurse Pract
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 7603663
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
01 Sep 2024
01 Sep 2024
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pubmed:
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2024
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2024
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Résumé
This study aimed to measure NP students' knowledge and perception of medical marijuana (MM) and determine whether they need additional education on the topic. A cross-sectional, descriptive study was implemented. NP students were asked to complete a survey that assessed their knowledge of MM, including adverse reactions and medical indications. Perceptions of recreational marijuana and MM were assessed through a 5-point Likert-scale questionnaire. Of the 230 NP students who completed all or part of the questionnaire, 115 met inclusion criteria and were included in results. Most students (94%) felt that MM should be legalized in all US states. Likewise, 97% felt that MM education should be included in NP program curricula; however, only 30% reported receiving in-depth education on the topic. Participants were asked to identify, among 18 provided medical conditions, those which were approved indications for MM use; accurate response rate was low, though cancer, pain, cachexia, nausea/vomiting, posttraumatic stress disorder, and epilepsy were identified correctly as indications by more than half of participants. Previous MM use and religious affiliation had an impact on knowledge and perceptions of MM. With an increasing number of states legalizing MM, NP programs must evaluate their current curricula and integrate content that addresses the gap in knowledge of MM mechanism of action, indications, and adverse reactions.
Identifiants
pubmed: 39186126
doi: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000223
pii: 00006205-202409000-00010
doi:
Substances chimiques
Medical Marijuana
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Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
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