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  • Title: Plasma protein fraction and albumin use: the effect of medical staff education.
    Author: Brown RO, Sykes TR, Miller WA, Crowe LR.
    Journal: Hosp Formul; 1986 May; 21(5):599-606, 616. PubMed ID: 10277579.
    Abstract:
    A 6-week audit evaluating the use of plasma protein fraction and albumin was conducted and study data demonstrated that these colloids were being inappropriately prescribed. The P & T Committee decided to use educational rather than restrictive methods to improve colloid prescribing. Follow-up audits were performed, one immediately following staff education and another 1 year after the first audit. Although the educational actions employed in this drug utilization review appeared to have an immediate impact, the effect was not sustained long-term, indicating the need for periodic medical staff education. Methods of effective educational intervention as reported in the literature are discussed.
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