doi: 10.1093/ajhp/26.4.12pmid: N/A
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doi: 10.1093/ajhp/26.4.20pmid: N/A
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doi: 10.1093/ajhp/26.4.197pmid: N/A
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doi: 10.1093/ajhp/26.4.199pmid: N/A
Article PDF first page preview Close This content is only available as a PDF. Copyright © 1969 American Society of Hospital Pharmacists, Inc. All rights reserved.
doi: 10.1093/ajhp/26.4.200pmid: N/A
Abstract Before the role of research in evaluating pharmaceutical services in hospitals is discussed, some of the “basics” of research are reviewed under the subtitles “What is Research?” and “Kinds of Research.” The application of the research approach is then demonstrated via a hypothetical problem in which the author and the reader go through the process of designing the evaluation of a drug information center. Problems in evaluating pharmaceutical services in hospitals are discussed under two headings: ongoing operations and innovations. The research involved in the evaluation of an ongoing operation is proposed to be the same as that required for the successful application of the control concept to hospital pharmacy practice. If the pharmacist is to successfully move up from the operation of pharmaceutical systems to the level of control of these systems, some research training will be required. Research in the evaluation of innovations is complicated by difficulty in anticipating all of the variables which will be effected so that the effects may be measured, and by special “people problems” such as learning curves and attitudes toward innovations. This content is only available as a PDF. Author notes The author wishes to recognize the help of Dr. Mickey Smith and Dr. Robert Mikeal in the preparation of this paper. Presented at the Third Annual Midyear Clinical Meeting of the AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HOSPITAL PHARMACISTS, Washington, D. C., December 10, 1968. Copyright © 1969 American Society of Hospital Pharmacists, Inc. All rights reserved.
Blaug, Seymour, M.;Fischer,, Harry;Karig, Arnold, W.
doi: 10.1093/ajhp/26.4.210pmid: N/A
Abstract Bronchograms were obtained after oral inhalation of aerosolized propyliodone by dogs. The effects of propyliodone concentration and particle size and of surfactants and propellant on depth of penetration of the contrast agent and on the quality of the bronchograms were studied. Three particle size ranges were evaluated, i.e., 1-30, 1-15 and 0.5-10 microns. Greater depth of penetration and smoother outlining were obtained with the 0.5-10 micron range powder. This particle size range was used for subsequent studies. Bronchograms obtained after inhalation of propyliodone from aerosols containing 27 percent w/w propyliodone showed a greater depth of penetration of the contrast agent than those obtained from aerosols containing lower concentrations of the active powder. Suspensions were prepared using propellant 142b and various blends of propellants 12/114. Radiographically, formulations prepared with a 20:80 blend of propellants 12/114 produced bronchograms superior to those obtained after inhalation of propyliodone aerosols prepared with propellant 142b. Bronchograms obtained after inhalation of formulations containing sorbitan monooleate showed improved outlining of the respiratory tract when compared to those obtained from propyliodone suspensions prepared with polysorbate 80 or polysorbate 80-sorbitan monooleate in combination. The effects of valve and actuator orifice dimensions, surfactants, propyliodone concentration and propellant on the delivery rate of propyliodone aerosols are shown in tabular form. This content is only available as a PDF. Author notes This research was supported by grant CA 08592-02 from the National Cancer Institute, U.S. Public Health Service, Bethesda, Maryland. Copyright © 1969 American Society of Hospital Pharmacists, Inc. All rights reserved.
Vogel, David, P.;Holland, Benjamin, F.
doi: 10.1093/ajhp/26.4.218pmid: N/A
Abstract This paper describes a pharmacy electronic data processing program in a 438-bed community hospital. For each original medication order received by the pharmacy, a punched card for that particular drug is pulled from a tub-file. Drug description, drug number, cost per unit, fee code and a drug interaction code are pre-punched into each card. Additional information- patient's number, quantity dispensed, etc.- is key-punched into the card after the order is received. The input for charge floor stock, free floor stock, credits, discontinued orders and reorders is described. Output data include a printout, labels and punched cards for reorders; a reorder file; reorder list; daily pharmacy audit; patient medication profile; weekly patient account; and drug interaction report. The system has eliminated the complex duties of pharmacy recorders, has provided more accurate calculation of reorder dates and has completely separated the process of charging from the pharmacy. Possible future uses include drug purchasing and inventory, narcotic control, drug usage studies unit-dose studies and an intravenous additive program. This content is only available as a PDF. Author notes The authors wish to express gratitude to the following individuals for their assistance in developing this system: Larry D. Cessna, Assistant Director of Pharmacy Service, Judith B. Cardoni, Pharmacy Supervisor, and Charles Pifer, Programmer, Grant Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. Presented at the Third Annual Midyear Clinical Meeting of the AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HOSPITAL PHARMACISTS, Washington, B.C., December 10, 1968. Copyright © 1969 American Society of Hospital Pharmacists, Inc. All rights reserved.
doi: 10.1093/ajhp/26.4.224pmid: N/A
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Latiolais, Clifton, J.;Anderson,, Roger
doi: 10.1093/ajhp/26.4.233pmid: N/A
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doi: 10.1093/ajhp/26.4.241pmid: N/A
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