Does evidence from clinical trials in psychopharmacology apply in clinical practice?

J Clin Psychiatry. 2001 Jan;62(1):6-7. doi: 10.4088/jcp.v62n0102.

Abstract

The art of psychopharmacology derives from the science of psychopharmacology, but still requires wisdom, judgment, and experience to translate findings from clinical trials of a new drug into clinical practice.

MeSH terms

  • Clinical Trials as Topic / methods
  • Clinical Trials as Topic / standards*
  • Clinical Trials as Topic / statistics & numerical data
  • Humans
  • Mental Disorders / drug therapy
  • Psychiatry / methods*
  • Psychiatry / standards
  • Psychiatry / statistics & numerical data
  • Psychopharmacology / methods*
  • Psychopharmacology / standards
  • Psychopharmacology / statistics & numerical data
  • Psychotropic Drugs / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Psychotropic Drugs