Barriers of healthcare professionals in utilizing the service of drugs and poison information Centre: A cross-sectional study

Muralidharan, Harini; Venkatesan, Arthi; Venati, Rishitha; Dhanasekaran, Indrani Devi; Suthahar, Teshini; Abbou, Ahmed; Salhotra, Arushi; Nair, Bijisha Baburaj; Krishnan, Mohana; Rajanandh, Muhasaparur Ganesan

doi:10.1016/j.rcsop.2022.100142

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“…9,10 It causes obstacles in accessing information services and hampers the effective use of information. 11 Information barriers occur when there is a difference in ideal and genuine approachability to printed information 12 , it is a hurdle deterring, deferring and diverting access to information, i.e., information seeking, examining, use and it is associated with individual characteristics. It has a destructive impact on information needs and information-seeking behavior.…”

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Barriers Faced by Youth in Seeking Cultural Heritage Information

Shimray

Ramaiah

2023

DESIDOC Jl. Lib. Info. Technol.

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Knowing barriers to information seeking is imperative as it regulates the degree to which individuals can access different sources. The aim of this study is to examine the barriers faced while seeking cultural heritage information. A survey-based questionnaire was used to collect data from the state of Manipur, India. The study employs stratified random sampling techniques and a sample of 400 respondents participated in this study. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data for the study. Before analyzing the data validity and reliability test was carried out. SPSS version 20 was used for data analysis. An independent samples t-test and analysis of variance (ANOVA) was administered to determine significant difference between demographic variables and study variables. The mean analysis revealed, “information is not readily available” with a mean score=3.59 is the most vital barriers. 12 studied variables were subjected to factor analysis and generated three factors, i.e. independent, administrative and management barriers. Statistical analysis revealed that gender difference plays a significant role in dissimilarity in seeking CHI with an individual barrier; with p=0.050, female respondents have a higher difference with a mean score = 3.4289.

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Barriers Faced by Youth in Seeking Cultural Heritage Information

Shimray

Ramaiah

2023

DESIDOC Jl. Lib. Info. Technol.

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“…The DIC service is provided by pharmacists, and involves a search for scientific evidence, drug evaluation, and communication to enhance the knowledge of medicines and assist in care decisions, empower rational prescribing, and guarantee the patients the best outcomes 4 , 5 . In addition to promoting an essential service in pharmaceutical care, ensuring the safe and effective use of the drug 6 .…”

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The drug information center: a central piece to evidence-based decision making

Sforsin¹,

Pinto²,

Castro³

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Rev Bras Farm Hosp Serv Saude

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Objective: To describe the profile of the requests made to the drug information center by health professionals, over the last seven years, in a tertiary teaching hospital. Methods: This is a retrospective descriptive study that analyzed the request made to a Drug Information Center of the biggest hospital complex in Latin America over 2015 to 2021. The requests were analyzed in terms of their subject, time to answer, Anatomical Therapeutic Classification of drugs and inquirer professional. Results: The results demonstrate that the drug information center received and answered 3,442 queries. The number of questions has grown over the years. The time to answer the questioners was mostly less than 1 hour (67%). The majority of the calls were made by pharmacist (45.3%) and nurses (41.6%). The queries from health professionals were mostly about administration (37%), stability (19%), standardization in the institution (11.3%), indication (5.7%) and they referred mainly to agents classified as J - anti-infectious for systemic use (21.2%), B - blood and hematopoietic organs (15.7%), N – nervous system (14.2%), A - Digestive system and metabolism (12.9 %). Conclusion: Due to the high demand in the sector, the importance and recognition of the drug information center in the hospital environment is highlighted. The drug information center has provided na essential information search service in order to respond to the demands of healthcare professionals. Always focused on the best and most accurate information, to promote safe and reliable practices for all patients. With potential to guarantee the patient safety.

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Barriers of healthcare professionals in utilizing the service of drugs and poison information Centre: A cross-sectional study

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Barriers Faced by Youth in Seeking Cultural Heritage Information

Barriers Faced by Youth in Seeking Cultural Heritage Information

The drug information center: a central piece to evidence-based decision making

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