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Academic Detailing Services - Educational Materials

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Introduction
Background
Types of Educational Materials
Guidance for Use of Materials

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Background

What is Academic Detailing? | VA Academic Detailing Implementation Guide

Educational materials developed by the Pharmacy Benefits Management (PBM) Academic Detailing Services (ADS) undergo extensive review by subject matter experts (SMEs), identified topic aligned committees, and PBM Clinical Pharmacy Program Managers. All subject matter experts are required to complete conflict of interest forms.

Disclaimer: These resources are designed for use by an Academic Detailing Program. These are not instructions for the patient. Please ensure the patient speaks with their provider to determine what is in the best interest of the patient.

The materials provided on this public site are intended solely for use by providers as job aids in the practice implementation of evidence-based recommendations. These recommendations have been approved in accordance with delegated VHA authorized procedures. Because these materials were created by the federal government, they are free to use and distribute. Unauthorized modification or misrepresentation of these materials, however, is prohibited. The information contained herein is protected and should be used in accordance with all applicable regulations.

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Types of Educational Materials

Clinician or Provider Guide: Document utilized to guide discussion between the Academic Detailer and the clinician. This document provides visually pleasing summaries on updates of the literature and guidelines for the topic being addressed. It typically includes a combination of text, tables and graphics to illustrate information and provide support for key messages.
Quick Reference Guide (also known as "pocket cards"): Document containing key drug (e.g. drug dosing, monitoring) and non-drug detailed information needed to carry out key messages identified in the provider guide, such as information on side effects, dosing, lab monitoring, and interpretation of results.
Fact Sheet: Two page quick reference document utilized to provide additional information to support specific key messages.
Patient Education: Documents used to facilitate shared decision making, to engage a patient in a particular topic and encourage them to talk to their provider, or to advertise a particular treatment option or assessment tool.

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Guidance for External Organizations

The ADS does not provide printed materials for organizations outside of the VA. However, external organizations are welcome to print these materials themselves if they wish. Since the educational tools developed by the PBM Academic Detailing Services are in the public domain, outside entities can freely use, print, and/or link the materials on their own website. However, we request that proper credit be given to the appropriate creators.

Example of citation:
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Pharmacy Benefits Management, National Academic Detailing Services. (2018). Effective Treatments for PTSD: Helping Patients Taper from Benzodiazepines (IB&P Number: IB10-910; P96798).
Retrieved from: https://www.pbm.va.gov/PBM/AcademicDetailingService/Documents/Academic_Detailing_Educational_Material_Catalog /59_PTSD_NCPTSD_Provider_Helping_Patients_Taper_BZD.pdf

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