Is it Possible to Measure Prescribing Quality using only Prescription Data?

Is it possible to measure prescribing quality using only prescription data?

A large number of prescribing quality indicators based on register data have been proposed and many are used routinely in quality management. Often the content and face validity of indicators have been assessed by consensus methods, but studies analysing other validity aspects are scarce. Prescription data are frequently used for indicators, but they do not provide any direct information about ...

Is it Possible to Change Prescribing Habits?

Is It Possible to Quench Thirst Using Barley Enriched Licorice Bread during Islamic Fasting?

Introduction: Thirst is one of the main complaints during Islamic fasting. As bread is the staple food among most Muslims, evaluating its impact on thirst is important. In this study, we investigated the effect of licorice-enriched barley bread compared to barley bread and white wheat bread. Methods: This clinical trial was performed on three consecutive days during Itikaf ceremony. Data were g...

Is it possible to measure the risk of heart attack?

PNS activity can be measured. The method used is called: “Heart Frequency Variability” (“HRV”). An instrument with specialized software can be used to make a 2-5 minute recording of your heart beat or pulse to determine the level of your PNS activity. For comparison, it is best if such examinations are carried out under near to similar conditions, when the patient is lying down and breathing ca...

Using prescribing indicators to measure the quality of prescribing to elderly medical in-patients.

OBJECTIVES to evaluate the performance of hospitals using eight indicators designed to assess prescribing practice in medical in-patients aged > or =65 years. DESIGN local coalition teams were invited to collect cross-sectional prescribing and clinical data on 100 consecutive medical in-patients aged > or =65 years during a specific week in April 1999. SETTING 102 hospitals across England. ...