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Using drug-usage evaluation to improve drug use.

W F Conrad1, J A Armistead

  • 1College of Pharmacy, University of Cincinnati, OH.

Topics in Hospital Pharmacy Management
|March 10, 1991
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Drug-usage evaluation (DUE) programs, when well-designed, can improve medication use and patient care. These systematic programs link process and outcome evaluations, offering pharmacists a key role in pharmaceutical care.

Area of Science:

  • Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Health Services Research
  • Quality Improvement

Background:

  • Assessing and ensuring quality in healthcare is complex, with a gap in practical implementation.
  • Existing methods often lack the detailed guidance needed for effective translation into practice.
  • Drug-usage evaluation (DUE) presents potential but has limitations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the role and potential of Drug-Usage Evaluation (DUE) programs in improving medication use and patient outcomes.
  • To identify key components of effective DUE programs.
  • To position DUE as a critical link between process and outcome evaluation in pharmacy practice.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review and analysis of Drug-Usage Evaluation (DUE) program structures and outcomes.

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  • Focus on components such as enhancing patient care, communication networks, and intervention strategies.
  • Examination of DUE's role in bridging process and outcome measures.

    • Main Results:

    • Well-constructed, systematic DUE programs can significantly enhance drug use and patient care.
    • Effective DUE programs incorporate strategies for patient care improvement, communication, and intervention.
    • DUE serves as a vital connection between process evaluation and patient outcomes.

    Conclusions:

    • Drug-Usage Evaluation (DUE) is a valuable tool for improving medication management and patient outcomes.
    • Pharmacists can leverage DUE to advance pharmaceutical care systems.
    • The pharmacy profession should actively embrace and develop DUE initiatives for greater impact.