Multicenter randomized comparative trial of Micromedex, Micromedex with Watson, or Google to answer drug information questions.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The purpose of this study was to compare pharmacy students' ability to correctly answer drug information questions using Micromedex with Watson, Micromedex without Watson, or Google.

Methods

This multicenter randomized trial compared pharmacy student responses to drug information questions using Micromedex with Watson, Micromedex without Watson, or Google from January to March of 2020. First- to fourth-year pharmacy students at two institutions were included. The primary outcome was the number of correct answers. Secondary outcomes were the time taken to answer the questions and differences in number of correct answers by pharmacy student year and institution.

Results

The analysis included 162 participants: 52 students in the Micromedex group, 51 students in

SUBMITTER: Giuliano C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8270367 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature