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Problem-oriented drug monographs developed for physicians in Northern Ireland
American Journal of Hospital Pharmacy
|February 1, 1986
Summary
Drug information monographs, detailing drug properties and patient-specific factors, were evaluated by physicians. These monographs were found to be a useful educational tool for selecting appropriate drug therapy, though cost information was noted as a desired addition.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacology
- Drug Information Science
Background:
- Drug information pharmacists prepare monographs to aid physician decision-making.
- Monographs integrate drug properties with patient-specific conditions like renal or hepatic dysfunction.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the utility and presentation of drug information monographs prepared by a pharmacist.
- To assess physician perception of monograph usefulness in drug therapy selection.
Main Methods:
- Development of three monographs (beta blockers, benzodiazepines, organic nitrates) by a drug information pharmacist.
- Distribution to 122 hospital and 67 community physicians for evaluation.
- Collection and analysis of physician feedback via questionnaires.
Main Results:
- 46% of hospital physicians and 39% of community physicians responded.
- Nearly 50% of respondents reported gaining new information from the monographs.
- Lack of cost information was a noted deficiency by 25% of respondents.
Conclusions:
- Physicians found the drug information monographs to be a valuable educational resource.
- Monographs effectively linked drug information to patient-specific needs and primary medical problems.
- Suggestions for future monographs included antibiotics, analgesics, and antidepressants.