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Knowledge, Perceptions, and Patterns of Fish Oil Use in Cardiac Patients.
Daniel E Hilleman1, Robyn Teply1, Kathleen A Packard1
1Department of Pharmacy Practice, 15463Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions, Omaha, NE, USA.
Journal of Pharmacy Practice
|January 24, 2019
Summary
Most heart patients use fish oil supplements without medical advice or knowledge of ingredients. They often buy these supplements from non-pharmacy retailers, posing challenges for patient education and oversight.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Nutritional Science
- Public Health
Background:
- Fish oil supplements are widely used in the U.S. but are not approved medications.
- Patient understanding and usage patterns of fish oil are not well-documented.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the knowledge and usage patterns of fish oil among cardiac patients.
Main Methods:
- An anonymous questionnaire was administered to 711 cardiology patients using fish oil supplements or prescription omega-3 fatty acids.
- Data collected focused on product knowledge and patterns of use.
Main Results:
- 34% used fish oil for general health, 28% for heart health.
- Only 14% received advice from a healthcare provider; 26% knew the active ingredient.
- 81% purchased supplements from non-pharmacy retailers.
Conclusions:
- Cardiac patients frequently use fish oil supplements without medical supervision or ingredient knowledge.
- Purchasing supplements outside pharmacies presents a significant barrier to patient monitoring and education.
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