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Regional pharmacokinetics educational program

C J Possidente1, T J Lynch, E C Rainville

  • 1Department of Pharmacy, Medical Center Hospital of Vermont (MCHV), Burlington 05401.

American Journal of Hospital Pharmacy
|May 1, 1993
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This study shows that an educational program improved hospital pharmacists' knowledge of pharmacokinetics and aminoglycoside therapy. The training positively impacted clinical practice across Vermont, enhancing patient care through consistent dosing strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology
  • Pharmacy Education
  • Clinical Practice

Background:

  • Hospital pharmacists require continuous education to stay updated on drug therapy guidelines.
  • Effective aminoglycoside therapy relies on understanding pharmacokinetics and appropriate dosing.
  • Standardizing clinical practice improves patient outcomes and medication safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of an educational program on hospital pharmacists' knowledge and clinical practice.
  • To assess the effectiveness of training in pharmacokinetics and aminoglycoside therapy.
  • To determine if a single-institution educational initiative can influence regional pharmacy practice.

Main Methods:

  • An educational program was delivered to hospital pharmacists focusing on pharmacokinetics, aminoglycoside guidelines, and computer-assisted dosing.

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  • Participants completed pre-course, post-course, and 6-month follow-up tests, compared against a control group.
  • Pharmacy directors completed pre- and post-program questionnaires on clinical services.

    • Main Results:

    • Pharmacist participants demonstrated significantly higher scores on post-course tests compared to the control group.
    • Questionnaire data indicated that the educational program positively influenced clinical practice in most participating departments.
    • A consistent pharmacokinetic strategy for aminoglycoside dosing and monitoring was adopted in most Vermont hospitals.

    Conclusions:

    • A targeted educational program can effectively enhance pharmacists' knowledge of complex drug therapies like aminoglycosides.
    • Such programs can lead to widespread adoption of improved clinical practices within regional hospital pharmacy departments.
    • Educational initiatives originating from a single institution can have a broad impact on pharmaceutical care standards.