Issue: Volume 01: Issue 2; Pages 54 - 82

EDITOR’S NOTE

Reporting Consumer Research

IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF CONSUMER RESEARCH: REPORTING OF SURVEY RESEARCH

by Eric P. Brass
Brass E.P. Improving the Quality of Consumer Research: Reporting of Survey Research. SelfCare 2010;1(2):54-59 (Free text)

Survey research may provide important insights into consumer behaviors, knowledge and attitudes. This information in turn can inform current decision making and support new hypotheses worthy of testing…..

EVALUATION OF PATIENTS’ SELF-RATED PERCEPTIONS OF EFFECTIVENESS AND DOSING PATTERNS OF AN UNBRANDED OTC COUGH SUPPRESSANT UNDER ‘IN HOME’ USE CONDITIONS: A MULTI-CENTER OPEN-LABEL STUDY

by M Howard, S Criss, A Dimiceli, E Finn, L Schuh, H Schneider
Howard M.D. User perception of Dextromethorphan. SelfCare 2010;1(2):60-69

Dextromethorphan is the most commonly used ingredient in U.S. over-the-counter (OTC) cough preparations. The present study examined dosing patterns and patients’ perception of effectiveness from an unbranded dextromethorphan product in the OTC setting…..

SYSTEMIC ANTIBIOTICS FOR SELF MEDICATION: THE END OF THE LINE?

by S Mann
Mann S. Systemic antibiotics for self medication: The end of the line? SelfCare 2010;1(2):70-76

The recent withdrawal in the United Kingdom (UK) of applications to reclassify two separate systemic antibiotics for uncomplicated cystitis in women as ‘P’ medicines (pharmacy only sale), marks the probable end of a 15 year discussion…

SELF CARE OF HEARTBURN

by J Kennedy
Kennedy J. Self Care of Heartburn. SelfCare 2010;1(2):77-82

In each issue UK General Practitioner Dr. James Kennedy considers a common medical problem and summarises the pragmatic evidence-based advice that can be offered to people wanting to look after themselves.

WORRIED WELL

Worried Well. SelfCare July 2010

SelfCare collects ‘clippings’ from the media highlighting topical health issues for consumers. For obvious reason we call this section ‘Worried Well’. If you come across similar examples from your part of the world we would love to hear from you. Send contributions to editor@selfcarejournal.com