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3538862

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
10
pubmed:dateCreated
1986-12-30
pubmed:abstractText
The applicability of various methods of work measurement to pharmacy research is discussed, and studies that have used these methods are reviewed. Methods of work measurement include subjective evaluation, direct time study, work sampling, statistical data, and pre-determined data. Subjective evaluation lacks precision in its estimates but may be useful in formulating hypotheses. Direct time study is most appropriate for readily observable, highly repetitive tasks that can be divided into short segments, although it has been used for longer and more variable activities. Work sampling is the most frequent method of work measurement used in pharmacy research, but few studies reported doing any check of measurement reliability or validity. Multidimensional work sampling and other forms of direct-entry, self-reporting work sampling may be useful in measuring the more complex and unobservable tasks of pharmacists such as clinical activities. By developing an understanding of the purposes and applications of measurement techniques, hospital pharmacists can choose the most appropriate method for their research setting and purpose.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Oct
pubmed:issn
0002-9289
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
43
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
2445-52
pubmed:dateRevised
2007-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1986
pubmed:articleTitle
Work measurement in pharmacy research.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Review