Rational drug use awareness of the nurses in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Near East University Hospital
MARMARA PHARMACEUTICAL JOURNAL, vol.16, no.2, pp.150-154, 2012 (ESCI, Scopus, TRDizin)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 16 Issue: 2
- Publication Date: 2012
- Doi Number: 10.12991/201216413
- Journal Name: MARMARA PHARMACEUTICAL JOURNAL
- Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Page Numbers: pp.150-154
- Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Irrational use of drugs cause a serious economical burden for many countries. Rational drug use RDU requires a teamwork of health providers. Prescribers, pharmacists and nurses have an important role in RDU. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the knowledge and attitude of the nurses about RDU.