Internet+ Pharmacy in Psychiatric Hospitals During and After COVID-19
Author Information
Author(s): Xie Weiming, Wang Fei, Qian Yayun, Qiu Linghe, Zhou Qin, Shen Yuan, Wu Jianhong
Primary Institution: Affiliated Mental Health Center of Jiangnan University
Hypothesis
This study aims to explore the differences in 'Internet+' pharmacy prescriptions in psychiatric hospitals before and after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Conclusion
The development of 'Internet+' pharmacy has effectively addressed the medical needs of the relevant population and played a crucial role in combating the COVID-19 pandemic.
Supporting Evidence
- The study analyzed 2914 prescriptions collected over two years.
- Depression was the most common diagnosis, accounting for 38.98% of cases.
- 70.87% of patients took medication once daily.
- The irrational prescription rate decreased from 37.85% to 1.13% after pharmacist review.
Takeaway
This study looked at how online pharmacies helped people with mental health issues during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, showing that they made it easier for patients to get their medications.
Methodology
Prescriptions from the 'Internet+' pharmacy were analyzed over a two-year period, divided into four stages based on the COVID-19 pandemic's progression.
Potential Biases
Data entry was performed by two trained professionals to minimize information bias.
Limitations
The study's single-center design limits external validity due to the lack of validation from different regions or hospitals.
Participant Demographics
The majority of participants were females (64.24%), with the largest age group being 18-39 years old (56.70%).
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