ArticleBritish journal of clinical pharmacology2017
Preparedness of newly qualified doctors in Ireland for prescribing in clinical practice.
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- The development of a framework of entrustable professional activities for the intern year in Ireland.BMC medical education · 2020Article
- The role of undergraduate teaching, learning and a national prescribing safety assessment in preparation for practical prescribing: UK medical students' perspective.British journal of clinical pharmacology · 2019Article
- Acute and Chronic Pain Learning and Teaching in Medical School-An Observational Cross-Sectional Study Regarding Preparation and Self-Confidence of Clinical and Pre-Clinical Medical Students.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2019Observational
- Medical students' perspectives of their clinical comfort and curriculum for acute pain management.Journal of pain research · 2018Article
- Preparedness of newly qualified doctors in Ireland for prescribing in clinical practice.British journal of clinical pharmacology · 2017Article
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Abstract
aimThe aim of the study was to investigate the level of preparedness of newly qualified Irish-trained doctors for prescribing, and to investigate their attitudes towards prescribing and prescribing education, through a national survey.
methodsA 29-item online survey was distributed to 686 newly qualified doctors 1 month prior to the completion of their first year of clinical practice (internship). Only graduates from Irish medical schools were included.
resultsThe response rate was 20.4% (n = 140; female : male 56%:44%). The majority of respondents felt confident in prescription writing (89%), medication history taking (81%) and accessing drug information in the hospital setting (80%). Only 58% of respondents felt confident in drug dose calculation, and 35% felt confident in preparing and administering drugs. When asked if their undergraduate medical education had prepared them for prescribing in clinical practice, 28% of respondents agreed. Confidence that their undergraduate education had prepared them was associated with receiving formal training in prescribing skills (P = 0.0045; 27% vs. 0%). Thirty-seven per cent of respondents agreed that they felt stressed about prescribing medications.
conclusionThis survey of newly qualified doctors in Ireland found that only 28% of respondents agreed that their undergraduate medical education had prepared them for prescribing, which was comparable to a previous survey of UK medical students and graduates. Investigating confidence and preparedness for prescribing provides important insights for educators. Dedicated teaching of prescribing, with an emphasis on practical training and assessment, may help graduates to feel more prepared for the challenges of prescribing in the clinical setting.
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