Rational Medicine Prescription Interventions in Various Countries: A Systematic Review Publisher



Moradi F¹ ; Seyedin H² ; Soleymani F^{3, 4} Show Affiliations
Source: Family Medicine and Primary Care Review Published:2019

Abstract

Background. Rationalization is one of the first priorities in medicine for the logical prescription of medication; it is necessary to consider the individual’s clinical condition, with the right dosage, during the appropriate period of time, and to impose the lowest possible cost to the patient and society. The proper and rational prescription of medicine is an important factor in securing community health. Obviously, the inappropriate use of medicine can lead to unfortunate consequences, such as patient dissatisfaction. Objectives. This study aimed to investigate interventions which have been carried out about the logical prescription of medicine around the world. Material and methods. This study is a systematic review study. All databases from inside and outside Iran – including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Google scholar, Sid and Iran Medex – were searched. Articles from 2000 to 2017 were investigated and, ultimately, the articles were extracted and analyzed using the thematic analysis technique. Results. From among 8,139 articles, 28 were selected. They referred to performance-based payment, performance feedback to physicians and education. Conclusions. The implementation of interventions is an effective way to change physicians’ behavior and to rationalize the prescription of medicine. The authorities are recommended to take more care in this regard. © by Wydawnictwo Continuo.