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Pharmacy newsletter evaluation by nurses.

T E Clasen, J E Grogan, D J Walder

    American Journal of Hospital Pharmacy
    |August 1, 1975
    PubMed
    Summary

    A pharmacy newsletter survey found 91% of staff nurses read it, valuing formulary and policy updates. High interest suggests it can aid inservice education and warrants regular monthly publication.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pharmacy Practice
    • Nursing Education
    • Healthcare Communication

    Background:

    • Effective communication is crucial in healthcare settings.
    • Staff newsletters can disseminate important information to healthcare professionals.
    • Evaluating the utility of such communication tools is essential for optimizing their impact.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the readership of a pharmacy newsletter among staff nurses.
    • To evaluate the perceived usefulness and impact of the newsletter on inservice education.
    • To determine if regular publication is justified based on readership and usefulness.

    Main Methods:

    • A survey was distributed to a random sample of 50 staff nurses.
    • Questionnaires assessed readership frequency and perceived value of newsletter content.
    • Data analysis focused on response rates and content preference.

    Main Results:

    • 91% of surveyed nurses reported reading the pharmacy newsletter at least occasionally.
    • Nurses identified formulary information and pharmacy policies as the most important content.
    • Significant interest was noted in drug quizzes and drug therapy features, indicating potential for inservice education.

    Conclusions:

    • Readership levels are sufficient to support a regular monthly pharmacy newsletter for staff nurses.
    • The newsletter is perceived as a valuable tool for disseminating essential pharmacy information and supporting inservice education.
    • Content focusing on formulary, policy, and drug therapy is highly valued by nursing staff.

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