These publications are examples of studies conducted by health care organizations that examine the continuing education needs of health care professionals. Pfizer's only role in these projects has been to provide educational grant support. All studies are completely independent and were conducted without any influence or involvement of Pfizer colleagues.
Cardiovascular Risk
Supported by a grant to the American Heart Association: Doroodchi H, Abdolrasulnia M, Foster JA, et al. (2008). Knowledge and attitudes of primary care physicians in the management of patients at risk for cardiovascular events. BMC Fam Pract;9(1):42.
Supported by a grant to Duke University: Arepally G, Bauer KA, Bhatt DL, et al. (2010). The use of antithrombotic therapies in the prevention and treatment of arterial and venous thrombosis: a survey of current knowledge and practice supporting the need for clinical education. Crit Pathways Cardiol.;9:41-48.
Oncology
Supported by a grant to the University of Nebraska Medical Center: Educational needs assessment to identify the decision-making and information-seeking patterns of clinicians managing patients with hematologic malignancies
Supported by a grant to Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower: CML, ALL, or B-Cell Lymphomas: Understanding Professional Practice Gaps and Educational Needs Among Hematologist Oncologists in the United States
Supported by a grant to Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower: Renal Cell Carcinoma: Understanding Professional Practice Gaps and Educational Needs Among Medical Oncologists in the United States
Supported by a grant to Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower: Optimal Care of Patients With Metastatic Breast Cancer: Understanding Clinical and Contextual Needs Among US Oncology Specialist Healthcare Providers
Overactive Bladder
Supported by a grant to the International Urogynecological Association: IUGA. (2009). IUGA roundtable on sexual dysfunction in women. 20(Suppl 1):1-71.
Pain
Supported by a grant to to Brigham and Women's Hospital at Harvard Medical School: Beliefs and Attitudes about Opioid Prescribing and Chronic Pain Managements: Survey of Primary Care Providers