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Drug interaction microcomputer software evaluation: Drug Therapy Screening System (DTSS).

T I Poirier1, R A Giudici

  • 1St. Francis Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15201.

Hospital Pharmacy
|August 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

The Drug Therapy Screening System (DTSS) offers excellent performance and ease of use for drug interaction screening. Despite its high cost, it is considered one of the best microcomputer software options available.

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Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology
  • Medical Informatics
  • Health Informatics

Background:

  • Drug interactions pose a significant risk in patient care.
  • Effective screening tools are crucial for medication safety.
  • Microcomputer-based systems offer accessible solutions for healthcare providers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the Drug Therapy Screening System (DTSS) based on general and specific criteria.
  • To assess the usability, documentation, and clinical performance of the DTSS.
  • To determine the overall value of the DTSS as a drug interaction software.

Main Methods:

  • The Drug Therapy Screening System (DTSS) was assessed using predefined general and specific evaluation criteria.
  • User feedback was collected on installation, learning curve, documentation, and technical support.

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  • Clinical performance, scope of coverage, and quality of clinical documentation were rigorously reviewed.

    • Main Results:

    • DTSS received excellent ratings for installation, ease of use, user documentation, and technical support.
    • The system demonstrated excellent scope of coverage, clinical documentation quality, and overall clinical performance.
    • Update frequency was rated as good, and the program was recognized for comprehensiveness and simplicity.

    Conclusions:

    • The Drug Therapy Screening System (DTSS) is a top-tier microcomputer drug interaction software due to its comprehensive information and user-friendly design.
    • High annual costs may be a barrier for some users, despite the system's excellent clinical utility.
    • DTSS represents a valuable tool for improving medication safety through effective drug interaction screening.