We are conducting a follow-up study to explore the factors influencing prescribing practices across Europe, and we invite prescribers from various countries to participate in a short survey. This research builds on a previous study that identified four unique prescriber profiles based on how different healthcare professionals approach therapeutic decision-making. These profiles highlight the diverse factors that influence prescribing, such as patient characteristics and professional experience.
Insights from Our Previous Study:
In our initial research, 37 prescribers from diverse medical backgrounds (including physicians, dentists, midwives, physician assistants, and advanced nurse practitioners) ranked 55 factors that affect their prescribing decisions. This study revealed four distinct prescriber profiles:
1. Pragmatic Contextual: Focuses on patient context and risk prevention.
2. Guideline-Oriented: Follows clinical guidelines closely.
3. Experience-Driven: Relies on clinical experience and patient-centred communication.
4. Vulnerability-Focused: Prioritizes personalized care for specific patient groups.
Understanding these profiles has deepened our knowledge of the complexity and variability in prescribing practices. Our goal is to investigate how frequently these profiles occur across Europe and how these factors are reflected in Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics education.
Who: European prescribers, regardless of specialty, profession, or experience level.
What: A short survey that takes approximately 10-15 minutes to complete.
How: Please follow the link below to participate in the survey:
https://data.castoredc.com/open-survey/100ED05C-29BC-482C-ACB9-4A1A75A20E7E/8BB4E6BF-9570-4DE4-A278-3C7A95DD2336/2A77A460-5736-4B41-B071-B1B7469A6232
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Mariëlle Hartjes, PhD student at Amsterdam UMC, via m.hartjes@amsterdamumc.nl.
This research is a collaboration between Amsterdam UMC and InHolland within the professorship Interprofessional Collaboration & Medication Safety. This study is conducted on behalf of the EACPT Education Working Group and is part of the Erasmus+ project CP4T.
Your insights are essential for advancing this research, and we greatly appreciate your time and contribution. Thank you!
