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@article{Reynolds:2015:10.1007/s11096-015-0119-y,
author = {Reynolds, M and Larsson, E and Hewitt, R and Garfield, S and Franklin, BD},
doi = {10.1007/s11096-015-0119-y},
journal = {International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy},
pages = {762--766},
title = {Development and evaluation of a pocket card to support prescribing by junior doctors in an English hospital.},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11096-015-0119-y},
volume = {37},
year = {2015}
}
TY - JOUR
AB - Background Junior doctors do most inpatient prescribing, with a relatively high error rate, and locally had reported finding prescribing very stressful. Objective To develop an intervention to improve Foundation Year 1 (FY1) doctors' experience of prescribing, and evaluate their satisfaction with the intervention and perceptions of its impact. Methods Based on findings of a focus group and questionnaire, we developed a pocket Dose Reference Card ("Dr-Card") for use at the point of prescribing. This summarised common drugs and dosing schedules and was distributed to all new FY1 doctors in a London teaching trust. A post-intervention questionnaire explored satisfaction and perceived impact. Results Focus group participants (n = 12) described feeling anxious and time pressured when prescribing; a quick reference resource for commonly prescribed drug doses was suggested. Responses to the exploratory questionnaire reinforced these findings. Following Dr-Card distribution, the post-intervention questionnaire revealed that 29/38 (76 %) doctors were still using it 2 months after distribution and 38/38 (100 %) would recommend ongoing production. Conclusions FY1 doctors reported feeling stressed and time pressured when prescribing; this was perceived to contribute to error. A pocket card presenting common drugs and doses was well-received, perceived to be useful, and recommended for on-going use.
AU - Reynolds,M
AU - Larsson,E
AU - Hewitt,R
AU - Garfield,S
AU - Franklin,BD
DO - 10.1007/s11096-015-0119-y
EP - 766
PY - 2015///
SN - 2210-7711
SP - 762
TI - Development and evaluation of a pocket card to support prescribing by junior doctors in an English hospital.
T2 - International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy
UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11096-015-0119-y
UR - http://hdl.handle.net/10044/1/23313
VL - 37
ER -
