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Insight Into Quality of Prescription Writing - An Instituitional Study
Sujatha Dyasanoor1, Ayeesha Urooge2
1Professor, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, The Oxford Dental College and Hospital , Bangalore, India .
Summary
This study assessed prescription quality among dental students in Bangalore. Undergraduates demonstrated better prescription writing skills compared to interns and postgraduates, highlighting areas for improvement.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Pharmacy Practice
- Healthcare Quality
Background:
- Prescription writing is a critical component of patient management and medication adherence.
- Prescription errors can negatively impact patient safety and well-being, underscoring the need for high-quality prescriptions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the quality of prescriptions written by dental students at The Oxford Dental College and Hospital, Bangalore.
- To compare prescription writing practices across different academic levels: undergraduates, interns, and postgraduates.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study analyzed 500 randomly selected prescriptions.
- Prescriptions were assessed for completeness of patient, doctor, and drug information.
- Quality was scored and compared between undergraduate, intern, and postgraduate groups.
Main Results:
- A significant association (p<0.05) was found between academic group and prescription quality scores.
- Undergraduate students' prescriptions generally exhibited higher quality compared to those of interns and postgraduates.
- The majority of prescriptions fell into categories indicating room for improvement in quality.
Conclusions:
- Prescription writing quality among dental students at this institution requires enhancement.
- Targeted educational interventions may be necessary to improve prescription writing skills across all academic levels.
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