Information and behaviors of patients applying to chest diseases outpatient clinic regarding rational use of drugs

Rational Drug Use (RUD), which aims to use drugs, when necessary, in the appropriate amount and an way, is required from physician with rational choice of drugs prescribing; health policies cover a process that includes other individuals society, pharmacists, healthcare professionals consists many steps, conscious correct consumption patient. In determining RUD, it important reveal knowledge behavioral characteristics at these stages. Irrational drug one major problems developing countries, including our country. study, was aimed evaluate patient parameter RUD. For this purpose, tried determine behaviors patients who applied Chest Diseases outpatient clinic for any reason. This descriptive study carried out 163 volunteers 3rd Stage Health Institution Policlinic due respiratory symptoms. The data were obtained by face-to-face questionnaire. questionnaire consisted 16 questions about sociodemographic their behavior regarding use. response rates compliance RUD evaluated. According analysis results, most between ages 51-64 primary school graduates (n = 71, 43.6%). number female 80 (49.1%) male 83 (50.9%), distribution found be similar terms gender. 33.1% prescribed medication kept them home without being sick, thinking might pain relievers (29.4%). Only 10.4% taking or demanding prescription doctor advice neighbors / relatives. 11.1% used antibiotics on own, examined complaints such as flu, cold, cold. accordance determined chest diseases clinic. very preventing unnecessary national expense, side effects, adverse decreasing mortality morbidity. order raise awareness society; policy, professionals, media educators have responsibilities.