Management of Natural Health Products in Pediatrics
This study was designed to answer the question: Will the provision of evidence-based management support—in the form of a toolkit and education specific to use and pharmacovigilance of NHPs—improve PNPs management practices of these products?
Project aims were twofold. The first aim was to increase PNP knowledge of NHP management, which was measured by comparing mean knowledge test scores in four areas: (a) patterns of use; (b) drug/herb interactions; (c) regulation/safety; and (d) availability of management resources. The second aim was to develop and disseminate resources that aid in the decision making and management of NHPs. The second aim had four measures; (a) increased PNP assessment of the use of NHPs; (b) increased PNP assessment of potential drug/herb interactions; (c) increased attempts of PNPs giving patient guidance with NHPs; and (d) increased PNP utilization of resources to manage NHPs.
Study Question and Aims
This study was designed to answer the question: Will the provision of evidence-based management support—in the form of a toolkit and education specific to use and pharmacovigilance of NHPs—improve PNPs management practices of these products?
Project aims were twofold. The first aim was to increase PNP knowledge of NHP management, which was measured by comparing mean knowledge test scores in four areas: (a) patterns of use; (b) drug/herb interactions; (c) regulation/safety; and (d) availability of management resources. The second aim was to develop and disseminate resources that aid in the decision making and management of NHPs. The second aim had four measures; (a) increased PNP assessment of the use of NHPs; (b) increased PNP assessment of potential drug/herb interactions; (c) increased attempts of PNPs giving patient guidance with NHPs; and (d) increased PNP utilization of resources to manage NHPs.
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