scholarly journals Indian aspects of drug information resources and impact of drug information centre on community

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 84 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nitesh Chauhan ◽  
Ashu Mittal ◽  
Sabeeya Moin ◽  
Anushree Pandey ◽  
Umakant Bajaj
Keyword(s):  
Drug Information ◽  
Information Resources ◽  
Information Centre

An Overview of Electronic Drug Information Resources

2014 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 435-436.e1
Author(s):  
Leah Loeffler ◽  
Suzanna Gim
Keyword(s):  
Drug Information ◽  
Information Resources

scholarly journals Assessment and evaluation of drug information services provided by drug information centre at a multispecialty hospital in Erode, Tamil Nadu, India

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (10) ◽  
pp. 1987
Author(s):  
Krishnaveni K. ◽  
Kameswaran R. ◽  
Sumitha S. K. ◽  
Achsah Susan Sajan
Keyword(s):  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Drug Information ◽  
Information Source ◽  
General Medicine ◽  
Information Services ◽  
Direct Access ◽  
Drug Information Services ◽  
Information Centre ◽  
Feedback Questionnaire ◽  
Ward Rounds

Background: To evaluate the performance of Drug Information Centre (DIC) in providing quality drug information services to the health care professionals.Methods: It was a prospective study carried out for a period of six months (June-November 2017). The drug information services provided by the pharmacist at the DIC during ward rounds, direct access, telephone and mail were documented in the drug information request and documentation forms. The quality of drug information provided was assessed with the help of feedback questionnaire which was filled by receivers.Results: A total of 283 queries were received, with a maximum from ward rounds 140(49.47%). On evaluation, it was found that most of the queries were from physicians 207 (73.14%) followed by nurses 33(11.66%), pharmacists 26 (9.18%), patients 17 (6.07%). Among that 178 (62.89%) queries were received from department of general medicine. Most of the queries were intended to update knowledge 110 (38.86%) and for the purpose of better patient care 90 (31.81%). The time frame for an authentic reply ranged from minutes to 24 hours, where a maximum of 110 (38.86%) queries had sent a 24 hours deadline. The majority of the queries were for adverse drug reactions [ADR-60 (21.20%)] and most preferred resources were primary 188 (66.43%).Conclusions: The DIC has always presented and offered itself to be an impressive resource, which is used routinely as an information source by all levels of professionals involved in the health system, in addition to the patients themselves.

scholarly journals Evaluation of popular drug information resources on clinically useful and actionable pharmacogenomic information

2016 ◽  
Vol 104 (1) ◽  
pp. 58-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer S. Chang ◽  
Duyen-Anh Pham ◽  
Maithao T. Dang ◽  
Yiting Lu ◽  
Sheri VanOsdol ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Information ◽  
Information Resources

Physician attitudes toward drug information resources

1975 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-25
Author(s):  
Gary H. Smith ◽  
Donald L. Sorby ◽  
Lawrence J. Sharp
Keyword(s):  
Drug Information ◽  
Information Resources ◽  
Physician Attitudes

The Swiss National Library

1992 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 187-195 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean Frédéric Jauslin
Keyword(s):  
Information Service ◽  
Information Resources ◽  
Federal State ◽  
National Library ◽  
Information Centre ◽  
General Review ◽  
Provision Of Services ◽  
National Libraries ◽  
Information And Technology

This Swiss National Library, which dates from 1894, initially had the function of collecting Helvetica; later the construction of a union catalogue and the creation of a central information service were added to its responsibilities. It achieved much success, but from the 1970s reduced funds and a lack of foresight severely eroded its standing and role. Following the appointment of a new Director in 1990, a team of experts in information and technology was formed, a general review of the library's strengths and weaknesses was carried out, and an automation programme was started. A new policy has had to be defined for the role of a national library in a federal state. It is proposed that the library's responsibilities should include all kinds of information resources, and give equal attention to conversation and the provision of services, the latter particularly as an information centre for material of Swiss interest. Greatly increased funds and staff are being sought. A revision of the law relating to the National Library has been submitted to Parliament; this defines its collection policy (including legal deposit, which the library has not hitherto had) and prescribes its bibliographic services. These developments should lead to the regaining of a prominent position for the library and thence to a national coordination plan for Swiss libraries. The National Library will seek solutions for the problems posed by multilingualism. It will also look for cooperation with other national libraries in Europe.

scholarly journals The Needs and Resources of Drug Information at Community Pharmacies in Gondar Town, Northwest Ethiopia

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dessalegn Asmelashe Gelayee ◽  
Gashaw Binega Mekonnen ◽  
Mequanent Kassa Birarra
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Guidelines ◽  
Drug Information ◽  
Community Pharmacists ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Northwest Ethiopia ◽  
Information Resources ◽  
National Standard ◽  
Community Pharmacies ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background. Community pharmacists are in a key position to provide information on drugs and thus promote the rational use of drugs. Objectives. The present study was designed to determine the needs and resources of drug information in community pharmacies. Methods. A prospective institution based cross-sectional study was carried out and data were collected on 48 community pharmacists in Gondar, Northwest Ethiopia, using interviewer administered structured questionnaire. Results. Almost all pharmacists (N=47, 97.9%) often receive drug related queries and these were mainly from consumers (N=41, 85.4%). While most questions relate to drug price (N=29, 60.4%) and dosage (N=21, 43.8%), the information resources mainly referred to were drug package inserts and national standard treatment guidelines. However, limited availability of information resources as well as limited ability to retrieve relevant information influenced the practice of pharmacists. Female pharmacists claimed better use of different information resources than males (P<0.05). Conclusions. Community pharmacists in Gondar, Northwest Ethiopia, are often accessed for drug related information. But there are limitations in using up to date and most reliable resources. Therefore, intervention aimed at improving pharmacists’ access to and evaluation of drug information is urgently needed.

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