Table 1 Potential learning outcomes as assessed through the Delphi process
Potential outcomes for Rational Prescribing (round 1) | Agreement* (n = 21) | Agreement* (n = 20) |
|---|---|---|
Upon completion of the course, a doctor will be able to write a prescription that includes or considers: | Round 1 | Round 2 |
1. Date of the prescription | 21 | 20 |
2. Name and age of the patient | 21 | 20 |
3. Name and identification number of Iranian Medical Council of the prescriber** | 21 | 20 |
4. Main complaint of the patient | 11 | 16 |
5. Legible hand writing | 20 | 20 |
6. Generic name of the drugs | 16 | 18 |
7. Administration form of drugs | 20 | 20 |
8. Strength of the drugs and dose frequency | 20 | 20 |
9. Adequate duration of treatment | 16 | 20 |
10. Latin abbreviation of terminology in drug use order | 12 | 17 |
11. Appropriate number of drugs | 16 | 20 |
12. To consider homogeneity of prescription per individual (all drugs prescribed pertain to the same individual) | 18 | 19 |
13. Not prescribing drugs with the same pharmacological effect | 14 | 19 |
14. Not prescribing drugs which have negative interactions with each other | 17 | 19 |
15. Appropriate number and amount of antibiotics | 19 | 20 |
16. Appropriate number of injections | 17 | 20 |
Suggested potential outcomes (added in round 2) | ||
1. Contact telephone number of the prescriber | Â | 17 |
2. Refill information | Â | 18 |
3. Initial diagnosis | Â | 15 |
4. Time and manner of drug use | Â | 17 |
5. Necessary precautions | Â | 16 |
6. Necessary notifications about signals to continue or stop drug use | Â | 13 |
7. Notification about side effects of drugs in the prescription | Â | 6 |
8. Name of the foods which have negative interactions on drug efficacy and the treatment process | Â | 8 |
9. Appropriate no. of NSAID (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory) drugs | Â | 20 |
10. Appropriate number of vitamins | Â | 19 |