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Nde-Eshimuni Salema^1,2, Naomi Clement^1,2, Rexhep Hysenagolli^1,2

¹School of Medicine, Division of Primary Care, University Of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK.

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Summary

This study developed an e-learning course to improve prescribing practices and reduce medication errors. The course significantly enhanced clinicians' knowledge and skills, with most finding it easy to use and beneficial for professional education.

Keywords:

Education continuing general practice general practitioners inappropriate prescribing medical medication errors

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Area of Science:

Medical Education
Pharmacology
Patient Safety

Background:

Medication errors and adverse drug events contribute to significant patient morbidity and mortality.
E-learning offers a flexible and accessible platform for professional development in healthcare.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and evaluate an e-learning course aimed at improving prescribing principles and reducing errors.
To assess the impact of the e-learning course on clinicians' prescribing knowledge, skills, and attitudes.

Main Methods:

Development of an e-learning course by general practitioners and pharmacists focusing on good prescribing principles and error causes.
Evaluation using pre- and post-course assessments with quantitative and qualitative self-reported measures.
Analysis of user feedback on course usability, effectiveness, and impact on prescribing practice.

Main Results:

Significant improvements in assessment scores were observed after completing the e-learning course.
The majority of users reported positive impacts on prescribing knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
Medication reviews were identified as the primary area for improved prescribing practice, with over 90% finding the course useful for continuing professional education.

Conclusions:

Clinicians acknowledge the continuous need for prescribing training to mitigate errors.
The developed e-learning course is effective in enhancing prescribing competence and is a valuable educational tool.
Further education in prescribing is essential for both trainees and qualified general practitioners to improve patient safety.