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[GPs' perceptions of the Institute for Rational Pharmacotherapy].
Claire Gudex1, Mikael Hoffmann, Odd Brørs
1Center for Anvendt Sundhedstjenesteforskning og Teknologivurdering, Syddansk Universitet, DK-5000 Odense C. cgu@cast.sdu.dk
Ugeskrift for Laeger
|February 13, 2009
Summary
Danish general practitioners (GPs) find the Institute for Rational Pharmacotherapy (IRF) activities highly credible and relevant, supporting their prescribing decisions. Further dissemination could increase the use of IRF
Area of Science:
- Pharmacotherapy
- General Practice
- Health Services Research
Context:
- International evaluation of the Institute for Rational Pharmacotherapy (IRF).
- Study conducted among Danish general practitioners (GPs).
Purpose:
- To investigate GPs' knowledge, use, and opinions of IRF's activities.
- To assess the relevance, credibility, and independence of IRF's pharmacotherapeutic information.
Summary:
- A questionnaire study surveyed 500 GPs, achieving a 59% response rate.
- IRF is a key resource for drug comparisons and warnings, not primary drug information.
- IRF's bulletin and GP courses are highly relevant (80% and 71%), credible, and boost prescribing confidence (84%).
Impact:
- IRF's evidence-based information supports GPs' prescribing roles.
- Enhanced dissemination strategies could increase the utilization of IRF's resources by more GPs.
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