Mersin Üniversitesi Hastanesi’nde çalışan araştırma görevlilerinin akılcı ilaç kullanımı konusunda bilgi ve yaklaşımları

Aim: In this study, it was aimed to determine the knowledge and approaches of research assistants working in Mersin University Hospital on rational use of drug (RDU). Method: In this cross-sectional and descriptive study, a questionnaire consisting of 52 questions in total, including 6 questions on demographic data and 46 questions prepared to measure their knowledge and approaches about rational medicine, was applied to the research assistants working at Mersin University Hospital. Results: 249 research assistants from Mersin University Hospital, including 180 internal and 69 from the surgical departments, participated in this study. Participants, 169 (67.9%) of whom had previously received training on RDU and 80 (32.1%) had not received any training stated that they received theoretical training on rational drug use during medical education (78.1%), after graduation (22.5%) and during assistantship (43.8%). Those asking about the age of the patient, the other medications he is using, and his chronic diseases are 96.8%, 94.8% and 98.0% of the participants, respectively. Those questioning the pregnancy of the patient were 87.1% of the participants and 85.5% of them asked whether she was breastfeeding or not. While only 67.9% of the participants said the name of the drug they prescribed to their patients, only 30% of those who did not mention the side effects of the drug to the patient were those who did not receive training on RDU. On the other hand, while 25.5% of the participants did not consider the cost criteria when choosing drugs, they gave more importance to efficiency, safety and suitability. 39.7% of those who did not consider the cost did not receive any training about RDU. Although the research assistants have received training before, it has been determined that there are points that need to be improved in terms of both their level of knowledge and their attitudes and approaches on RDU. Conclusion: Although the research assistants have received training before, it has been determined that there are points that need to be improved in terms of both their level of knowledge and their attitudes and approaches on RDU. For this reason, enriched courses in terms of duration and content, and especially practical training on RDU will provide significant contributions to overcome the deficiencies identified in rational drug prescribing behavior.