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Computer use in Canadian drug information centres.

L A Murdoch1

  • 1OCP Drug Information Centre, University of Toronto, Ontario M5S 1A1.

The Canadian Journal of Hospital Pharmacy
|February 1, 1990
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Canadian drug information centers widely adopted computers by 1988, primarily for word processing and database searching. This technological integration aimed to enhance efficiency in managing drug information and services.

Area of Science:

  • Health Informatics
  • Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Information Management

Background:

  • In 1988, the adoption of computer technology in healthcare settings was rapidly evolving.
  • Drug Information (DI) centers play a crucial role in providing accurate and timely pharmaceutical information.
  • Understanding the extent of computer use in these centers was essential for assessing technological integration and future development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To ascertain the level of computer utilization among Canadian drug information centers.
  • To identify the primary applications and databases employed by these centers.
  • To evaluate the adoption of emerging technologies like CD-ROM systems.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was conducted in July 1988, involving a questionnaire distributed to 36 major Canadian drug information centers.

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  • A response rate of 89% was achieved, providing a robust dataset for analysis.
  • Data collected included information on computer hardware, software applications, and database access.

    • Main Results:

    • Seventy-five percent of responding centers utilized computers, with personal computers being the predominant hardware (65.6%).
    • Word processing was the most common application, followed by formulary maintenance and online literature searching.
    • MEDLINE was the most frequently accessed database, with the National Library of Medicine as the preferred vendor; 18.75% of centers used CD-ROM technology.

    Conclusions:

    • Canadian drug information centers demonstrated significant computer adoption by 1988, indicating a trend towards digital information management.
    • The primary uses centered on administrative tasks and information retrieval, highlighting the impact of technology on operational efficiency.
    • The findings suggest a foundation for further technological integration and development within drug information services.