Pharmacists and maternal-fetal medicine: development of a tool to characterize knowledge and current clinical practice. (April 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bains, Serena; Rowe, Hilary; Wilby, Kyle J
• Is Part Of: Journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine. Volume 27:Number 7(2014:Jul.)
• Page Start: 753
• Page End: 755
• Publication Date: 2014-04
• Subjects: Obstetrics -- Periodicals; Perinatology -- Periodicals; Infants (Newborn) -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Neonatology -- Periodicals; 618.2
• DOI: 10.3109/14767058.2013.825602
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1476-7058

Abstract

<abstract> <title>Abstract</title> <p> <italic>Objective</italic>: To develop a knowledge assessment tool to assess baseline knowledge and current practice regarding maternal-fetal medicine.</p> <p> <italic>Methods</italic>: A literature search was complemented with categorization of questions under five predefined domains related to maternal-fetal medicine. The final questionnaire was sent for expert review, cultural adaptation, and piloting, with feedback incorporated accordingly.</p> <p> <italic>Results</italic>: A questionnaire was developed consisting of questions pertaining to demographics, knowledge, and current practice.</p> <p> <italic>Conclusions</italic>: This tool is of interest to researchers, educators, and clinicians aiming to assess baseline knowledge, current curricula (both entry-to-practice and graduate) and continuing education opportunities for practicing pharmacists.</p> </abstract>