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1 to 2 of 2 Research Studies DisplayedColditz JB, Shensa A, Kennedy AJ
Acceptability and efficacy of the SMARxT media literacy education program to counter pharmaceutical marketing influences among medical trainees.
This article looked at the results of a media literacy education program called SMARxT, whose goal was to counter pharmaceutical marketing influences among resident physicians. In 2017, the authors assessed program feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy of enhancing knowledge among resident physicians at the University of Pittsburgh. The residents (n=73) responded to pre-test items assessing prior knowledge, viewed six SMARxT videos, and responded to post-test items. The residents completed a 6-month follow-up test to quantitatively assess sustained changes in knowledge and to qualitatively assess feedback about the program. The proportion of correct knowledge responses increased from pre-test to immediate post-test (31% to 64%) at baseline. Correct responses also increased from pre-test to 6-month follow-up (31% to 43%). Acceptability of the program quantitatively yielded positive scores and qualitative responses indicated participants' increased confidence in understanding and countering marketing influences due to the intervention. However, participants shared they would prefer shorter videos, feedback about test scores, and additional resources to reinforce learning objectives.
AHRQ-funded; HS022927.
Citation: Colditz JB, Shensa A, Kennedy AJ .
Acceptability and efficacy of the SMARxT media literacy education program to counter pharmaceutical marketing influences among medical trainees.
Interdiscip J Virtual Learn Med Sci 2022 Sep; 13(3):213-20. doi: 10.30476/ijvlms.2022.95137.1151..
Keywords: Health Literacy, Medication
Martin BA, Breslow RM, Sims A
Identifying over-the-counter information to prioritize for the purpose of reducing adverse drug reactions in older adults: a national survey of pharmacists.
This study’s objective was to determine which information on over-the-counter (OTC) Drug Facts Labels (DFS) is most critical in reducing adverse drug reactions (ADRs) among older adults and should be placed in front of the label. A national survey of practicing pharmacists knowledgeable about OTC medication use by older adults asked respondents to rank order the importance of the DFL sections to reduce ADRs. A total of 318 responses were analyzed. There was high consensus that uses and purposes, active ingredient, warnings, and directions for use were the most important sections on the label. Two specific warnings “Do not use” and “Ask a doctor or pharmacist” were deemed most important in the warnings section.
AHRQ-funded; HS025386.
Citation: Martin BA, Breslow RM, Sims A .
Identifying over-the-counter information to prioritize for the purpose of reducing adverse drug reactions in older adults: a national survey of pharmacists.
J Am Pharm Assoc 2022 Jan-Feb;62(1):167-75.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.japh.2021.08.019..
Keywords: Elderly, Medication: Safety, Medication, Adverse Drug Events (ADE), Adverse Events, Patient Safety, Health Literacy, Education: Patient and Caregiver