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Evidence-based practice by pharmacists: utilization and barriers.

Jill S Burkiewicz1, David P Zgarrick

  • 1Department of Pharmacy Practice, Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy, Downers Grove, IL 60515-1235, USA. jburki@midwestern.edu

The Annals of Pharmacotherapy
|June 16, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Pharmacists generally hold positive views towards evidence-based medicine (EBM) and its application in practice. Key barriers to EBM use include time constraints and physician attitudes.

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Area of Science:

  • Pharmacy Practice
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Evidence-based medicine (EBM) integrates research evidence into practice and policy.
  • Pharmacists' attitudes towards EBM are not well-understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess pharmacists' attitudes toward EBM.
  • To determine the extent of EBM use in decision-making.
  • To identify barriers hindering EBM adoption.

Main Methods:

  • A self-administered questionnaire was distributed to 2000 randomly selected Illinois pharmacists.
  • The survey evaluated attitudes, literature use, and perceived barriers to EBM.

Main Results:

  • 323 pharmacists completed the survey (17.2% response rate).

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  • 58% reported positive attitudes towards EBM, with 42% finding research findings very useful.
  • Lack of time (45%) and physician attitudes (19%) were common barriers.

    • Conclusions:

    • Pharmacists exhibit positive attitudes towards EBM.
    • Research findings are perceived as valuable for daily practice.