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Perceção e conhecimentos sobre canábis medicinal entre profissionais de saúde (HP4CanM)
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Cannabis sativa L. é uma espécie herbácea com uma longa história de utilização pelo ser humano, pelo seu uso recreativo e terapêutico. Os canabinoides são os seus principais com-postos com atividade farmacológica. Atualmente, existem medicamentos e preparações à base de canábis autorizados e comercializados em Portugal, sendo que a canábis medicinal (CM) apresenta regulamentação específica, podendo ser prescrita para determinados fins terapêuticos.
Este estudo observacional, de caráter transversal, tem como objetivo principal a análise da perceção e conhecimentos sobre CM, entre profissionais de saúde (em exercício e futuros).
Os dados foram recolhidos entre junho e julho de 2024, através de um questionário ele-trónico. O tratamento estatístico dos dados foi realizado com recurso ao Microsoft Excel® e ao IBM® SPSS® Statistics v29.0.
Obtiveram-se 263 respostas, das quais 247 cumpriam os critérios de inclusão. Os parti-cipantes eram, na sua maioria, do sexo feminino (76,1%; n=188); com uma idade média de 33±11 anos (mínimo 19 anos; máximo 71 anos); 45,3% (n=112) tinha entre 25-34 anos e 37,7% (n=93) exercia a atividade profissional em Faro, seguido de Coimbra (15,4%; n=38) e Lisboa (14,2%; n=35). Do total da amostra, 15,8% (n=19) correspondia a farmacêuticos, seguido de enfermeiros (15,4%; n=38), técnicos superiores de farmácia (14,3%; n=35), médicos (8,5%; n=21) e 28,4% (n=70) eram estudantes. A maioria tinha contacto com utentes (78,9%; n=195).
Verificou-se que, apesar de apresentarem uma visão positiva sobre a CM e indicaram estar disponíveis para aprender mais, os profissionais de saúde ainda têm limitações no seu conhecimento sobre o tema, como o sistema endocanabinóide, efeitos indesejáveis e interações, devido à falta de formação específica. Este estudo reforça a necessidade de maior formação para garantir uma prática clínica mais informada e segura. No futuro, será essencial o desen-volvimento de programas de educação contínua e formação especializada, que abordem estas áreas críticas e promovam uma integração mais efetiva da CM nos cuidados de saúde.
Cannabis sativa L. is an herbaceous species with a long history use by humans, both recreationally and therapeutically. Cannabinoids are its main compounds, responsible for its pharmacological activity. There are currently cannabis-based medicines and preparations au-thorised and marketed in Portugal, and medical cannabis (MC) is allowed by specific regula-tions for certain therapeutic purposes. The main aim of this cross-sectional study was to analyse the perception and knowledge of MC among current health professionals and future ones. Data was collected between June and July of 2024 using an online questionnaire. Sta-tistical analysis was conducted with Microsoft Excel® and IBM® SPSS® Statistics v29.0. A total of 263 responses were obtained, 247 of which met the inclusion criteria. Most participants were female (76.1%; n=188); with a mean age of 33±11 years (minimum 19 years; maximum 71 years); 45.3% (n=112) had between 25-34 years. 37.7% (n=93) worked in Faro, followed by Coimbra (15.4%; n=38) and Lisbon (14.2%; n=35). 15,8% (n=19) were pharma-cists, followed by nurses (15,4%, n=38), pharmacy technicians (14,3%; n=35) and physicians (8,5%; n=21). 28,4% (n=70) were healthcare students. Most of them had contact with patients (78,9%; n=195). It was found that, despite having a positive opinion of MC and indicating their willing-ness to learn more, healthcare professionals still have limitations in their knowledge, such as the endocannabinoid system, side effects and interactions, due to a lack of specific education. This study highlights the need for more specific training on MC to ensure a more informed and safer clinical practice. In the future, it will be essential to develop continuous education pro-grams and specialized training that address these critical areas and promote a more effective integration of MC into healthcare practice.
Cannabis sativa L. is an herbaceous species with a long history use by humans, both recreationally and therapeutically. Cannabinoids are its main compounds, responsible for its pharmacological activity. There are currently cannabis-based medicines and preparations au-thorised and marketed in Portugal, and medical cannabis (MC) is allowed by specific regula-tions for certain therapeutic purposes. The main aim of this cross-sectional study was to analyse the perception and knowledge of MC among current health professionals and future ones. Data was collected between June and July of 2024 using an online questionnaire. Sta-tistical analysis was conducted with Microsoft Excel® and IBM® SPSS® Statistics v29.0. A total of 263 responses were obtained, 247 of which met the inclusion criteria. Most participants were female (76.1%; n=188); with a mean age of 33±11 years (minimum 19 years; maximum 71 years); 45.3% (n=112) had between 25-34 years. 37.7% (n=93) worked in Faro, followed by Coimbra (15.4%; n=38) and Lisbon (14.2%; n=35). 15,8% (n=19) were pharma-cists, followed by nurses (15,4%, n=38), pharmacy technicians (14,3%; n=35) and physicians (8,5%; n=21). 28,4% (n=70) were healthcare students. Most of them had contact with patients (78,9%; n=195). It was found that, despite having a positive opinion of MC and indicating their willing-ness to learn more, healthcare professionals still have limitations in their knowledge, such as the endocannabinoid system, side effects and interactions, due to a lack of specific education. This study highlights the need for more specific training on MC to ensure a more informed and safer clinical practice. In the future, it will be essential to develop continuous education pro-grams and specialized training that address these critical areas and promote a more effective integration of MC into healthcare practice.
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Canábis medicinal Cannabis sativa Conhecimentos Perceção Profissionais de saúde