Publications by authors named "Chikako Kitakaze"

Article Synopsis
  • Community pharmacists in Japan play a crucial role in drug therapy and need to be more involved in establishing clinical evidence for evidence-based medicine (EBM).
  • A large questionnaire survey of Okayama Pharmaceutical Association members revealed that while over 50% of pharmacists recognize the importance of engaging in clinical evidence, many feel reluctant to participate actively.
  • Factors such as age, course duration, and presentation experience were found to significantly influence their awareness, with over 70% citing lack of time as a barrier, highlighting the need for better workload management to foster involvement in EBM.
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