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Practitioner acceptance of the dofetilide risk-management program.

Nancy M Allen LaPointe1, Judith M Kramer, Kevin P Weinfurt

  • 1Duke Center for Education and Research on Therapeutics, Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham, North Carolina 27715, USA. allen003@mc.duke.edu

Pharmacotherapy
|August 14, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Practitioners found the dofetilide risk-management program necessary, though understanding of guidelines varied. Knowledge retention differed by profession, with nurses showing lower accuracy in identifying drug interactions.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular pharmacology
  • Medical education and training
  • Patient safety initiatives

Background:

  • The dofetilide risk-management program aims to ensure safe prescribing practices.
  • Assessing practitioner feedback and knowledge is crucial for program effectiveness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Evaluate practitioner opinions on the dofetilide risk-management program.
  • Assess knowledge retention regarding dofetilide administration and contraindications.
  • Identify potential disparities in understanding among different healthcare professionals.

Main Methods:

  • A 21-item questionnaire was administered to 146 practitioners at a large academic medical center.
  • 91 (62%) practitioners completed the questionnaire, assessing opinions, preparation time, and knowledge retention.

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  • Responses were analyzed using a 5-point Likert scale, with statistical comparisons between professional groups.

    • Main Results:

    • Practitioners generally agreed the dofetilide program was necessary but expressed uncertainty regarding guideline clarity and implementation.
    • Significant differences in knowledge retention were observed, particularly in identifying interacting drugs (nurses: 41%, pharmacists: 80%, physicians: 86%).
    • Nurses answered knowledge questions incorrectly more often than physicians or pharmacists.

    Conclusions:

    • The dofetilide risk-management program was well-received by practitioners at the institution.
    • Further data collection is underway to evaluate the program's efficacy in preventing inappropriate dofetilide administration.
    • Targeted educational strategies may be needed to improve understanding and adherence among certain professional groups.