Factors Related to the Awareness and Self-confidence of Pharmacists regarding “PRE-AVOID”: Study Using VISTA Project Data

Abstract

　The objective of this survey is investigating pharmacists' recognition of and belief in the importance of doing PRE-AVOID using the drug profile book (DPB). The main survey items were: 1. Awareness and self-confidence concerning PRE-AVOID using DPB, 2.Status of educating patients of the merits of the DPB, 3. Status of educating patients of the utilities of the DPB, 4. Status of educating patients of the roles of the DPB, 5. Guidance provided on methods of DPB usage, and 6. Interactions with patients. A multiple regression analysis was performed using “Awareness and self-confidence concerning PRE-AVOID using DPB” as a dependent variable. A regression equation including three items (“Educating the roles”, “Blood test”, and “Not using multiple DPBs at same time”) was derived for “Self-confidence in PRE-AVOID work” (R²=0.20). The item most affecting “Self-confidence in PRE-AVOID work” was “Educating the roles” (R=0.28). A regression equation with “Awareness of PRE-AVOID work” as a dependent variable was not derived. The results of the study suggest that “Educating the roles” or “Not using multiple DPBs at same time” for patients, and asking the results of “Blood test” in a medication consultation may increase pharmacists belief in doing PRE-AVOID.