Trial reportEuropean journal of clinical pharmacology2020
"It's helpful to get the time and opportunity to discuss drug treatment; that's what I think is the most important thing."-A qualitative study on prescribing education in junior physicians.
Trial report in European journal of clinical pharmacology, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.
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Who cites it
2 citing papers in PubMed.
- Helpful if "Medication took up more space in the course!" - a mixed methods study about pharmacotherapeutic knowledge and digital quizzes for learning and assessment in the medical programme.BMC medical education · 2026Article
- Student Characteristics Associated with Passing the Exam in Undergraduate Pharmacology Courses-a Cross-sectional Study in Six University Degree Programs.Medical science educator · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundAs prescribing skills are a prerequisite for rational use of medicines, and education and training are important in acquiring these skills, we aimed to explore what aspects junior physicians find important when being taught the art of prescribing.
methodsWritten feedback from 34 interns after participating in an educational session as part of a randomized controlled study at a university hospital formed the qualitative data in this study. Manifest content analysis was performed, guided by the research question "Educating junior physicians in the art of prescribing: what aspects do they find important?" Meaning units were extracted and categorized, and emergent themes were identified.
resultsFive themes emerged. The first, clinical relevance, was exemplified by the categories valuable for health care; perceived relevance for one's own work; and translating theory into practice while the second, applicable content, included categories such as clinical advice; practical tips on using the electronic medical record system; and tools that facilitate. The third and fourth themes, reality-based teaching and creative discussions, were exemplified by the categories patient cases and feedback; and discussion-based teaching; wide-ranging discussions and a permissive and open atmosphere, respectively. In the last theme, effective structure, we identified the categories clear structure; small group teaching; allocated time for discussion; well-organized administration; and home assignment for practice.
conclusionCreative discussions, effectively structured in small group sessions, with clinically relevant, reality-based content built on case studies and feedback, are aspects which junior physicians find important when educated in the art of prescribing.
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