ArticlePakistan journal of medical sciences2026
Determining physiotherapy students' level of knowledge about non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
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Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the level and scope of knowledge regarding nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) among physiotherapy students. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted between March and June 2025 and included 175 undergraduate students enrolled in the Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation at a university who had previously completed a pharmacology course. Participants were assessed using a questionnaire that evaluated their knowledge of NSAID indications, contraindications, and adverse effects. In addition, students' awareness of pharmacology education, current legal regulations, and potential interactions between NSAIDs and physiotherapy modalities was examined. Results: The majority of students expressed willingness to engage in non-medical prescribing. Participants demonstrated a moderate level of knowledge regarding NSAID indications and contraindications, while the level of knowledge about NSAID-related adverse effects was found to be low. In contrast, students showed a high level of knowledge concerning physiotherapy modalities and drug-physiotherapy interactions. Conclusions: Although physiotherapy students showed adequate awareness of drug-physiotherapy interactions, their overall knowledge of NSAIDs-particularly regarding adverse effects and clinical safety-was insufficient. Despite their willingness to engage in non-medical prescribing of NSAIDs, these findings highlight the need to strengthen undergraduate physiotherapy curricula with greater emphasis on NSAID-related education.
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