A Rapid Review of Prescribing Education Interventions

IntroductionMany studies conducted on the causes and nature of prescribing errors have highlighted the inadequacy of teaching and training of prescribers. Subsequently, a rapid review was undertaken to update on the nature and effectiveness of educational interventions aimed at improving the prescribing skills and competencies.MethodsTwenty-two studies taking place between 2009 and 2019 were identified across nine databases.Results and DiscussionThis review reinforced the importance of the WHO Guide to Good Prescribing to prescribing curriculum design as well as the effectiveness of small group teaching. However, it also highlighted the lack of innovation in prescribing education and lack of longitudinal follow-up regarding the effectiveness of prescribing education interventions.

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This review highlighted the importance of the WHO Guide to Good Prescribing in curriculum design and the effectiveness of small group teaching. However, it also pointed out the lack of innovation in prescribing education and longitudinal follow-up on the effectiveness of interventions.