Sensitivity and specificity of medication information sources
| n=179 verified outpatient meds | Parents | Outpatient pharmacy | Primary care provider | Electronic medical record | History and physical exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total no of medications identified | 70 | 75 | 42 | 150 | 95 |
| Sensitivity (95% CI) | |||||
| Adjusted | 0.75 (0.71 to 0.80) | 0.64 (0.60 to 0.69) | 0.25 (0.21 to 0.29) | 0.74 (0.70 to 0.77) | 0.31 (0.28 to 0.35) |
| Unadjusted | 0.33 (0.30 to 0.36) | 0.34 (0.31 to 0.37) | 0.12 (0.10 to 0.14) | 0.68 (0.65 to 0.72) | 0.20 (0.18 to 0.23) |
| Specificity (95% CI) | |||||
| Adjusted | 0.96 (0.90 to 0.99) | 0.74 (0.67 to 0.81) | 0.85 (0.78 to 0.91) | 0.33 (0.27 to 0.40) | 0.94 (0.88 to 0.97) |
| Unadjusted | 0.98 (0.94 to 0.99) | 0.80 (0.74 to 0.86) | 0.91 (0.87 to 0.95) | 0.40 (0.34 to 0.47) | 0.95 (0.91 to 0.98) |