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Improving drug usage evaluation with microcomputer database software.
1Utah Valley Regional Medical Center, Provo.
Hospital Formulary
|July 1, 1990
Summary
Microcomputer database software enhances drug usage evaluation (DUE) by systematically analyzing drug statistics. This improves DUE topic selection, report quality, and cost-effectiveness in healthcare settings.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacoeconomics
- Health Informatics
- Drug Utilization Research
Background:
- Criteria-based drug usage evaluation (DUE) often faces limitations in data collection and analysis.
- Systematic assessment of drug use statistics is crucial for optimizing therapeutic and cost-effectiveness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To demonstrate how microcomputer database software can overcome weaknesses in traditional drug usage evaluation.
- To illustrate the application of database software in analyzing antibiotic use for surgical prophylaxis.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing microcomputer database software for broad-based collection and assessment of drug use statistics.
- Conducting systematic and comprehensive data analyses to identify areas for improvement.
Main Results:
- Database software enables more targeted selection of DUE topics.
- Improved accuracy, efficiency, and acceptance of DUE reports were observed.
- Enhanced therapeutic and cost-effectiveness of drug use in institutional settings.
Conclusions:
- Microcomputer database software is a valuable tool for improving drug usage evaluation.
- This approach can be applied to various therapeutic areas beyond surgical prophylaxis.