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Self-study program on drug information for staff pharmacists

T I Poirier, J G Lech

    American Journal of Hospital Pharmacy
    |August 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study shows a self-study program effectively improved pharmacists' drug information skills. The educational approach enhanced competence in responding to drug information requests.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pharmacy Education
    • Drug Information Science

    Background:

    • Staff pharmacists require continuous education to maintain competence in handling drug information requests.
    • Effective training programs are essential for improving the quality of drug information services.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effectiveness of a self-study inservice educational program designed to enhance staff pharmacist competence in using drug information resources.
    • To assess the impact of the program on pharmacists' ability to respond to drug information requests accurately.

    Main Methods:

    • A self-study manual was developed, covering drug references, common drug information questions, and indexing/abstracting sources.
    • Pharmacists completed a 12-week program including introductory sessions, a drug information center (DIC) work period, and manual assignments.
    • Program effectiveness was measured using pre- and post-tests and evaluation of assignment accuracy.

    Main Results:

    • Five out of six initial participants achieved an average score above 70% on post-tests and assignments.
    • The program demonstrated success in improving pharmacists' utilization of drug information resources.
    • Three additional pharmacists successfully completed the program, indicating its utility.

    Conclusions:

    • The self-study program is an effective method for staff development and improving pharmacists' use of drug information resources.
    • The program's flexibility makes it suitable for accommodating individual learning paces and training new pharmacists.
    • Support from pharmacy administration and participant motivation are crucial for program success.

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