Diss. (sammanfattning) Stockholm : Karol. inst., 2006. / Härtill 6 uppsatser.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Washington, 1998. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves [106]-131).

Thesis (M. Phil.)--University of Hong Kong, 1995. / Includes bibliographical references (leave 72-91).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Chicago, Committee on Neurobiology, June 2000. / Includes bibliographical references. Also available on the Internet.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Florida, 2004. / Typescript. Title from title page of source document. Document formatted into pages; contains 43 pages. Includes Vita. Includes bibliographical references.

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Examination of the published literature suggests that a substantial number of children are "undermedicated" for the painful conditions they are being evaluated for in the emergency department (ED). The purpose of this retrospective chart review was to examine the differences between the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research (AHCPR) recommendation for acute pain management and actual analgesic administration for children with known painful conditions, fractures, and burns, at one metropolitan level 1 trauma center. A researcher-developed data collection tool was used to examine demographic information, presenting conditions, documented pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic therapies, and documented analgesic administration to children. Results indicated that in all age groups ( n= 100), children received pain medication for known painful conditions (p=.00). Significance was demonstrated that 14-17 year olds are medicated more often compared with 0-4 year olds (p=.01), 5-9 year olds (p=.02) and 10-13 year olds (p=.04). There was no statistical significance in the use of pharmacological interventions for fractures or burns (p=.10). There was no statistical difference in nonpharmacological pain management measures for fractures or burns (p=. 78). Statistical significance was shown (p=.00) for fractures and burns not receiving adequate initial dosages of analgesics per AHCPR guidelines. These findings were consistent with suboptimal analgesic administration for known painful conditions based on AHCPR recommendations.

Class of 2007 Abstract / Objectives: The main objective of this study was to determine if there was a link between the amount of OTC medications consumed and the knowledge of these products. With approximately 100,000 OTC products are available to the consumer this study focused on the most common class sold over the counter, analgesics. This study also determined if there was a correlation between the elderly and their frequency and knowledge of these products. Specific demographic characteristics including gender and education level were also evaluated to determine if these factors had an impact. Methods: A 21 question survey on OTC analgesics was distributed to retail pharmacy customers. It consisted of questions on amount of OTC analgesics regularly consumed, general knowledge of these products, and basic demographic questions. The initial questions assessed the amount of OTC analgesic regularly consumed by the participant. The remaining questions were designed to determine the participant’s knowledge of these products. They were either multiple choice or true false questions covering basic information on OTC analgesics Results: It was found there was no correlation between the amount of OTC analgesics consumed and the knowledge of these products. A person who consumed analgesics on a regular basis was not significantly more knowledgable about these products then a person who had never taken them. There was also no link between age and amount of OTC analgesics taken or knowledge of these products. It was found that women have more knowledge of OTC analgesics then men. Females answered an average 63.6% of the survey questions correct, compared to males who answered 51.8% correct. This project also demonstrated there was a correlation between the amount of the participant’s education level and their knowledge of OTC analgesics. Participants who had a high school education or less, answered 53.6% of the questions correct, and those who had a college degree or post graduate answered 73.5% correct. Conclusions: Although OTC analgesics don’t require a prescription, it is still important to counsel patients taking these medications. This should be considered a necessary part of the job of a pharmacist to ensure the general population has adequate knowledge of these products and is taking them safely. These products can offer a significant benefit and improve a person’s quality of life when utilized correctly. Providing patient education can ensure this can be done.

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