Resources and Provision of Drug Info Flashcards
Generally, explain some characteristics of secondary sources
Single portal, summary of primary resource
gateway to primary source
No complete version of paper
Used to systematically locate various types of published literature
Generally, explain some characteristic of tertiary sources
Most comprehensive/palatable
Drug monographs/textbooks (AusDI, AMH, etc.)
Most common
What are some pros of tertiary resources?
Provide an overview of topic in condensed format
Great when needing background info
Readable, indexed
What are some cons of tertiary resources?
Not up-to-date (5> yrs to filter info + extra yrs to publish)
Often poorly referenced –> poor quality clinical trials
Infor presented may be subject to opinion, evaluation & bias of author
What are some pros of secondary resources?
Provide rapid access to primary literature
High standard journals, link concepts to perform complex searches
Databases of use natural language
What are some cons to secondary resources?
Lag time between article publication and inclusion in secondary source (varies)
Still need access to primary resource (for full text)
No. journals indexed depends on scope of database
Need training to effectively use data base
What are some pros of primary resources?
Most up-to-date
Original study
What are some cons to primary resources?
May be flaws in study’s methodology
Investigator bias (esp. when sponsored by pharm company)
Findings may not be valid
What are some examples of primary resources?
British medical Journal
New English Journal of Medicine
Lancet
Generally outline the modified systematic approach for addressing medication queries
1) receive the enquiry and obtain requestor demographic
2) Obtain pertinent background info (why are they asking? Find patient specific info)
3) classify the ultimate question
- Therapy choice, ADRs, D/I, Paed, preg, BF
4) systematic search for info
5) evaluate, analyse, and synthesise information found
6) provide response
7) follow-up and document
