Preferences for Accessing Medical Information in the Digital Age: Health Care Professional Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Health care professionals (HCPs) routinely have questions concerning the medications they are recommending. There are numerous resources available; however, each has its own advantages and disadvantages.

Objective

The purpose of this survey was to gain knowledge of the preferred methods and sources HCPs use to obtain information concerning medications.

Methods

A total of 511 HCPs (202 physicians, 105 pharmacists, 100 advance practice nurses, 53 registered nurses, and 51 physician assistants) were surveyed through a third-party market research firm. All participants were practicing in the United States. Individuals working for a pharmaceutical company were excluded. The survey collected demographics, frequency of searching medical information, types of quest

SUBMITTER: Hermes-DeSantis ER 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8386376 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature