Pharmacotherapeutic interventions by a multi-specialty team: opinions of the general practitioners and nurses

Eur J Clin Pharmacol. 2003 May;59(1):65-9. doi: 10.1007/s00228-003-0583-5. Epub 2003 Apr 1.

Abstract

Objectives: The objective of this study was to assess the opinions of the general practitioners (GPs) and nurses towards a previous pharmacotherapeutic intervention and their opinions towards future alternative or complementary methods to improve nursing-home patients' drug treatments.

Methods: Sixty-six GPs and forty-five nursing-home nurses, working at nursing homes in southern Sweden, were sent a questionnaire to assess their opinions towards a pharmacotherapeutic intervention conducted by a multi-specialty team and their opinions on alternative or complementary future methods potentially improving patient treatment.

Results: The response rate was 62% for the GPs and 69% for the nurses. Both GPs and nurses were positive towards further co-operation regarding pharmacotherapeutic interventions. All nurses that were positive to further co-operation wished to do it in a multidisciplinary team, whereas some GPs wished to do this in a multi-specialty team.

Conclusion: The opinions of GPs and nurses towards the pharmacotherapeutic intervention indicate that this or similar methods may successfully be used in clinical practice for improving drug therapy.

MeSH terms

  • Attitude of Health Personnel*
  • Drug Therapy*
  • Interdisciplinary Communication
  • Nurses
  • Nursing Homes
  • Patient Care Team*
  • Physicians
  • Surveys and Questionnaires