Table 3 Staff responses regarding specific emergency pharmacist functions
“I find the emergency pharmacist to be useful in the following situations”Type of staffMean score*Agree or strongly agreeNeutralDisagree or strongly disagree
n (%)95% CIn (%)95% CIn (%)
Selection of the appropriate antibioticProviders (33)1.530 (91)76 to 983 (9)2 to 240 (0)
Nurses (42)1.833 (79)63 to 909 (21)10 to 370 (0)
All (75)1.663 (84)74 to 9112 (16)9 to 260 (0)
Selection of other medications (ie, advice regarding which is most appropriate)Providers (33)1.531 (94)80 to 992 (6)1 to 200 (0)
Nurses (42)1.539 (93)81 to 993 (7)1 to 190 (0)
All (75)1.570 (93)85 to 985 (7)2 to 150 (0)
Consultation regarding medication interactionsProviders (33)1.530 (91)76 to 983 (9)2 to 240 (0)
Nurses (42)1.242 (100)92 to 1000 (0)0 to 80 (0)
All (75)1.372 (96)89 to 1003 (4)1 to 110 (0)
Consultation regarding medication use in pregnancyProviders (33)1.729 (88)72 to 974 (12)3 to 280 (0)
Nurses (42)1.537 (88)74 to 965 (12)4 to 260 (0)
All (75)1.666 (88)78 to 949 (12)6 to 220 (0)
Consultation regarding toxicologyProviders (33)1.924 (73)54 to 878 (24)11 to 421 (3)
Nurses (42)1.439 (93)81 to 993 (7)1 to 190 (0)
All (75)1.663 (84)74 to 9111 (15)8 to 251 (1)
Making medication decisions based on medication pricingProviders (33)2.123 (70)51 to 847 (21)9 to 393 (9)
Nurses (42)2.222 (52)36 to 6818 (43)28 to 592 (5)
All (75)2.245 (60)48 to 7125 (33)23 to 455 (7)
Making medication decisions based on medication efficacyProviders (33)1.630 (91)76 to 983 (9)2 to 240 (0)
Nurses (42)1.537 (88)74 to 965 (12)4 to 260 (0)
All (75)1.667 (89)80 to 958 (11)5 to 200 (0)
  • *Mean score is calculated based upon the following scale: 1 = strongly agree; 2 = agree; 3 = neutral; 4 = disagree; 5 = strongly disagree.

  • *Mean score is calculated based upon the following scale: 1 = strongly agree; 2 = agree; 3 = neutral; 4 = disagree; 5 = strongly disagree.