ERIC Number: EJ1194046
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018
Pages: 18
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The SMARxT Media Literacy Program: Improving Evidence-Based Prescribing among Medical Students
Corbin, Bethany D.; Colditz, Jason B.; Sidani, Jaime E.; Klatt, Patricia M.; Schaffer, Ted; Primack, Brian A.
Journal of Media Literacy Education, v10 n3 p1-18 2018
Media literacy may help medical trainees optimize evidence-based decision-making. Many prescriptions written are not evidence-based, resulting in unnecessary morbidity and mortality. In this study, we aimed to assess feasibility, acceptability, and initial efficacy of a media literacy prescribing program. We recruited 30 medical students, 70% of whom completed animated video modules about pharmaceutical marketing and prescribing and all assessment activities. We used process evaluation and open-ended items to assess feasibility and acceptability, and we used knowledge tests before and after the intervention to assess efficacy. The program was feasible to implement and well-accepted by participants. After the educational intervention, knowledge and attitude targets around evidence-based prescribing and drug marketing improved.
Descriptors: Media Literacy, Medical Education, Medical Students, Evidence Based Practice, Decision Making, Drug Therapy, Pharmaceutical Education, Marketing, Feasibility Studies, Student Attitudes, Self Efficacy, Program Effectiveness
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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