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Relationships between computer use and pharmacists' professional behavior.

D M Kirking, F J Ascione, J W Thomas

    Drug Intelligence & Clinical Pharmacy
    |April 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Pharmacy computer use impacts professional activities differently based on the system. While computer users reported more drug issues and prescriber contacts, patient counseling showed minimal change, with one system positively influencing practice.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pharmacy Practice
    • Health Informatics
    • Medication Management

    Background:

    • The integration of computer systems into pharmacy practice is increasing.
    • Understanding the impact of these technologies on pharmacists' professional activities is crucial for optimizing healthcare delivery.
    • Previous research has yielded varied conclusions regarding the benefits and drawbacks of pharmacy computerization.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the relationship between the use of pharmacy computer systems and the performance of specific professional activities among pharmacists.
    • To compare the experiences of pharmacists using different computer systems and those not using computers.
    • To determine if general conclusions can be drawn about the effect of computers on pharmacy practice.

    Main Methods:

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    • A survey was conducted among pharmacists in southern Michigan.
    • Respondents included users of two major pharmacy computer systems and non-users.
    • A net response rate of 65.7% (213 usable questionnaires) was achieved to analyze the data.

    Main Results:

    • Computer users reported encountering more drug-related problems and more frequent contacts with prescribers for drug-therapy issues compared to non-users.
    • No significant differences were observed in patient counseling activities between users and non-users, except for a higher likelihood of auxiliary label use among computer users.
    • Analysis of the two computer systems indicated that one system positively influenced certain professional activities, while the other had minimal impact.

    Conclusions:

    • The impact of pharmacy computer systems on professional activities is not uniform and appears to be system-dependent.
    • Generalizing the effects of computerization on the professional practice of pharmacy may not be feasible.
    • Further research is needed to understand the nuanced effects of specific pharmacy information systems on pharmacist performance and patient care.