scholarly journals Patient’s Perception of Community Pharmacist in North Malabar region of Kerala, India: A questionnaire based study

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Unni Jayaram ◽  
T.K. Mohamed Saleem ◽  
N.K. Mohamed Musthafa ◽  
P.M. Farzana
Keyword(s):  
Community Pharmacist ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Medication Management ◽  
Community Pharmacists ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Pharmacy Education ◽  
Medication History ◽  
The Public ◽  
Effective Role ◽  
Patient’S Perception

Pharmacists as vital healthcare professionals play significant role in effective medication management and their use among the patients. However the perception of community pharmacist  among the public needs to be assessed for effective role and further patient care. This questionnaire based study was aimed to identify the perception of patients towards the community pharmacist in north Malabar region of Kerala, India. The questionnaire consisted of 16 questions with sections evaluating the demographic details (age, sex, marital status, education level & occupation) and the perception of patients towards the community pharmacist. The results were prepared based upon the responses obtained from 110 patients. The study respondents consisted of 51 (46.36%) adults (18-59 years) and 59 (53.63%) geriatrics (above 60 years). Based on their education level, 9 (8.18%), 35 (31.81%) and 66 (60%) participants were illiterate, secondary school and graduate holders respectively. The respondents of the study informed that the pharmacist enquired about their past medication history (58, 52.73%), any allergic reactions (21, 19.1%) and use of any herbal medication (31, 28.18%) prior to the dispensing process. The patients also responded that proper advice regarding dosage (90%), side effects (25%), storage (12%), healthy eating & exercise (10%) were also provided by the concerned pharmacist. As a matter of fact, 91 out of 110 patients thought the pharmacist service were good, 17 thought they were fairly good and 2 were of the opinion that it was poor. The pharmacy rating was evaluated as good by 32 (29.09%), fairly good by 78 (70.90%) and no respondents were of opinion that the pharmacy was poor in its service. Through this study, we found that the overall perception of patients towards the pharmacist in concerned community pharmacy setting was good. To further improvise their role, continued pharmacy education programmes, better communication skills and good professional training must be imparted among the community pharmacists.

scholarly journals Patients’ Perception of a Community Pharmacist-Managed Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis Program in Peru: A Public Health Perspective

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sean O'Brien ◽  
Jacy Downey
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Community Pharmacist ◽  
Community Pharmacists ◽  
Multidrug Resistant ◽  
Perceived Barriers ◽  
The Public ◽  
Resistant Tuberculosis ◽  
Multidrug Resistant Tuberculosis ◽  
Mdr Tb

Objectives: The primary objective is to investigate the public’s perception about the role of the community pharmacist in Peru’s directly observed treatment, short course (DOTS) program. The secondary objective is to assess perceived barriers that would prevent the public from utilizing community pharmacists in order to identify future opportunities for community pharmacists to increase adherence to multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) therapy. Design: Qualitative study comprised of an 8 close-ended survey questionnaire. Setting: Healthcare clinics established by a medical mission group in Lima and surrounding communities, Peru, from July 13 to July 27, 2015. Participants: Patients 15 years of age and over who sought healthcare at the clinics. Main outcome measures: Public’s perception about the role of the community pharmacist in Peru and barriers that would prevent the public from seeking a community pharmacist. Results: Out of the 445 patients approached, 438 patients completed the survey, resulting in a 98% response rate. More than half (52%) of the respondents were likely to seek a community pharmacist to assist them in completing a MDR-TB medication regimen. Almost half (48%) of the respondents felt comfortable with assistance of a community pharmacist in completing an MDR-TB regimen. The physician was the first health care professional that was contacted for all medical situations, including drug-related questions (61%). Lack of privacy in the pharmacy (53%) and busyness of the pharmacists (52%) were the top perceived barriers for asking community pharmacists questions. Conclusion: This study highlights the need for pharmacist participation in Peru’s DOTS program. Furthermore, this investigation has identified several issues of concern related to current community pharmacy practice in Peru. Therefore, future efforts may be necessary to address these identified areas of opportunity to promote the community pharmacist’s role in health screening, drug therapy monitoring, and counseling to decrease the public health burden of MDR-TB. Conflict of Interest We declare no conflicts of interest or financial interests that the authors or members of their immediate families have in any product or service discussed in the manuscript, including grants (pending or received), employment, gifts, stock holdings or options, honoraria, consultancies, expert testimony, patents or royalties.   Type: Original Research

scholarly journals The Implementation of the Professional Role of the Community Pharmacist in the Immunization Practices in Italy to Counteract Vaccine Hesitancy

Pharmacy ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 155
Author(s):  
Rosagemma Ciliberti ◽  
Nicola Luigi Bragazzi ◽  
Alessandro Bonsignore
Keyword(s):  
Community Pharmacist ◽  
Community Pharmacists ◽  
Professional Role ◽  
Vaccine Hesitancy ◽  
Community Pharmacies ◽  
Immunization Programs ◽  
Healthcare Facilities ◽  
The Public ◽  
Ease Of Access

In Italy, the National Vaccinal Prevention Plan has renewed the commitment of the Italian government to promote a culture of vaccination practices in the general population and especially among healthcare professionals, considering it as a strategic goal. The search for useful tools and techniques to promote a layered and widespread information network capable of restoring a climate of trust and confidence towards vaccination, leads us to reflect on the possibility, already adopted in numerous countries, of enlisting community pharmacies in immunization campaigns also in Italy, positively implementing the professional role of the community pharmacist in immunization. The pharmacist is often the first point of contact with both the patients and the public, both for the relationship of trust and confidence that binds him to the citizens, and for the ease of access in relation to the widespread distribution of community pharmacies in the territory, the availability of prolonged operating hours, the absence of need for appointments and positions near/outside of healthcare facilities. Currently, in Italy the role of the community pharmacist is limited to counseling and providing advice and information regarding the benefits and/or any risks of vaccination practices, but does not imply a direct engagement in immunization programs, rather a collaboration to avoid straining and overwhelming the vaccination centers. Some recent questionnaire-based studies have shown that Italian community pharmacists have attitudes that are favorable to vaccinations, even though their knowledge is rather limited. Together with expanding the engagement of community pharmacists in immunization programs, their educational gap should be addressed in order to significantly improve and enhance the protection of the public health.

scholarly journals Towards a Greater Professional Standing: Evolution of Pharmacy Practice and Education, 1920–2020

Pharmacy ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 98 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin Y. Urick ◽  
Emily V. Meggs
Keyword(s):  
Community Pharmacy ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Pharmaceutical Care ◽  
Medication Management ◽  
Pharmacy Practice ◽  
Community Pharmacists ◽  
Pharmacy Education ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Professional Standing

The history of community pharmacy in America since the 1920s is one of slow progress towards greater professional standing through changes in pharmacy education and practice. The history of American community pharmacy in the modern era can be divided into four periods: 1920–1949 (Soda Fountain Era), 1950–1979 (Lick, Stick, Pour and More Era), 1980–2009 (Pharmaceutical Care Era), and 2010–present (Post-Pharmaceutical Care Era). As traditional compounding has waned, leaders within community pharmacy have sought to shift focus from product to patient. Increasing degree requirements and postgraduate training have enhanced pharmacists’ ability to provide patient care services not directly associated with medication dispensing. However, the realities of practice have often fallen short of ideal visions of patient-focused community pharmacy practice. Positive trends in the recognition of the impact of community pharmacists on healthcare value and the need for more optimal medication management suggest that opportunities for community pharmacists to provide patient care may expand through the 21st century.

scholarly journals Community Pharmacists' Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices towards the Use of Herbal Remedies

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Nehad J. Ahmed ◽  
Mohd F. Khan
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Herbal Medicines ◽  
Community Pharmacists ◽  
Herbal Remedies ◽  
Sufficient Information ◽  
Natural Health Products ◽  
Medication History ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Public ◽  
Attitudes And Practices

Background: The use of herbal medicines and natural health products by the public is continuously being increased by the day. Community pharmacists are the most accessible healthcare providers, this necessitates that pharmacists should be aware of the appropriate use of herbal medicines. Objective: The objective of the present study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of community pharmacists in the Al-Kharj region. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was carried out amongst pharmacists who work in different community pharmacies in Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia. The questionnaire was prepared using surveys of previous studies and was hand-delivered to the pharmacists concerning the use of herbal medicines. Results: All of the respondents were male and more than 50% of them were in the age range between 30-39. Most of the pharmacists reported that they have sufficient information about dietary supplements and that they are interested in updating their knowledge  about herbal drugs. Furthermore, more than 70% of the participants said that they take both medical and medication history from the buyers before supplying herbal medicines. Conclusion: The study shows that pharmacists have good knowledge and a positive attitude toward using herbal medicines by the public in Al-Kharj city.

scholarly journals Collaboration between Hospital and Community Pharmacists to Improve Medication Management from Hospital to Home

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Judith Kristeller ◽  
Felicia Snyder ◽  
Fanhui Kong ◽  
Michele Musheno
Keyword(s):  
Medication Adherence ◽  
Treatment Group ◽  
Hospital Discharge ◽  
Community Pharmacist ◽  
Medication Management ◽  
Hospital Readmissions ◽  
Community Pharmacists ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Medication Therapy ◽  
Network Community

Objective: The objective of this study is to determine if a model for patient-centered care that integrates medication management between hospital and community pharmacists is feasible and can improve medication adherence. Design: This was a randomized, non-blinded, interventional study of 69 patients discharged from a hospital to home. Process measures include the number and type of medication-related discrepancies or problems identified, patient willingness to participate, the quality and quantity of interactions with community pharmacists, hospital readmissions, and medication adherence. Setting: A 214-bed acute care hospital in Northeastern Pennsylvania and seventeen regional community pharmacies. Patients: Enrolled patients were hospitalized with a primary or secondary diagnosis of heart failure or COPD, had a planned discharge to home, and agreed to speak to one of seventeen community pharmacists within the study network (i.e., a network community pharmacist) following hospital discharge. Intervention: Information about a comprehensive medication review completed by the hospital pharmacist was communicated with the network community pharmacist to assist with providing medication therapy management following hospital discharge. Results: Of 180 patients eligible for the study, 111 declined to participate. Many patients were reluctant to talk to an additional pharmacist, however if the patient’s pharmacist was already within the network of 17 pharmacies, they usually agreed to participate. The study enrolled 35 patients in the intervention group and 34 in the control group. An average of 6 medication-related problems per patient were communicated to the patient’s network community pharmacist after discharge. In the treatment group, 44% of patients had at least one conversation with the network community pharmacist following hospital discharge. There was no difference in post-discharge adherence between the groups (Proportion of Days Covered 0.76 treatment group vs. 0.73 control group, p=0.69), but there was a reduction in hospital readmissions (43% treatment group vs. 62% control group). Conclusion: The feasibility of this model can be improved by integrating medication management with the patient’s existing community pharmacist, rather than an additional network community pharmacist. While there was no difference in medication adherence, collaboration between the hospital and community pharmacists can potentially reduce hospital readmissions, improve medication safety, and facilitate medication therapy management across care transitions. Conflict of Interest "We declare no conflicts of interest or financial interests that the authors or members of their immediate families have in any product or service discussed in the manuscript, including grants (pending or received), employment, gifts, stock holdings or options, honoraria, consultancies, expert testimony, patents and royalties".   Type: Original Research

scholarly journals The Emerging Role of Community Pharmacists in Remote Patient Monitoring Services

Pharmacy ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 166
Author(s):  
Amina Abubakar ◽  
Jessica Sinclair
Keyword(s):  
Medication Management ◽  
Community Pharmacists ◽  
Healthcare Team ◽  
Remote Patient Monitoring ◽  
Patient Counseling ◽  
State Evaluation ◽  
Remote Patient ◽  
Enhance Patient Care ◽  
Pharmacist Services

Remote physiologic monitoring (RPM) services involve the transmission of patient-collected physiologic data to the healthcare team. These data are then analyzed to determine what changes may be needed to enhance patient care. While pharmacists may not be recognized as billing providers through some payers, there are opportunities for pharmacist collaboration with providers to enhance patient access to RPM services. Community pharmacist services are traditionally tied to a product, but pharmacists are skilled in medication management, disease state evaluation, and patient counseling, which are skills that can contribute to an elevated RPM program.

scholarly journals A community pharmacist's intervention in antipsychotic drug-induced sexual dysfunction in a patient with schizophrenia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masaki Maehara ◽  
Masayasu Sugiyama
Keyword(s):  
Early Intervention ◽  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Antipsychotic Drug ◽  
Community Pharmacist ◽  
Side Effect ◽  
Community Pharmacists ◽  
Common Side Effect ◽  
Drug Induced ◽  
First Report

Sexual dysfunction (SD) is a common side effect of antipsychotics. The community pharmacist assessed a patient with SD and suggested a change in prescription from risperidone and haloperidol to aripiprazole that improved SD. This is the first report on amelioration of antipsychotic-induced SD by early intervention by community pharmacists.

scholarly journals EXPLORATORY FACTOR STRUCTURE OF PROFESSIONAL TRAINING EXPECTATIONS

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (72) ◽  
pp. 252-270
Author(s):  
Cruz García Lirios
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Social Service ◽  
Vocational Training ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Public University ◽  
The Public ◽  
Norms And Values ◽  
Training Expectations ◽  
First Job ◽  
Selection Of

OBJECTIVE: The main objective of this wok is the exploration of two preponderant dimensions of professional training. MATERIAL AND METHOD: An experimental study was carried out with a non-probabilistic selection of 300 students, considering their insertion in professional practices and social service in organizations allied with the public university. RESULTS: A dual structure of norms and values found with eight indicators explain the formation of job expectations in future professionals. CONCLUSION: The design limited the findings to the research scenario, suggesting the inclusion of other factors as well as the comparison of the model in other vocational training contexts such as the companies that participate in government subsidies to promote the first job in young graduates.

scholarly journals Historical aspects and current challenges of Physical Education policies: a survey of Brazilian programs and actions

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. e9409109265
Author(s):  
Marina Christofoletti ◽  
Ricardo Teixeira Quinaud ◽  
Fernando Klitzke Borszcz ◽  
Ricardo Dantas de Lucas ◽  
Tânia R. Bertoldo Benedetti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Data Extraction ◽  
Future Application ◽  
Education Policies ◽  
Public Programs ◽  
Historical Aspects ◽  
The Public ◽  
Operational Information ◽  
Evaluation And Monitoring

The Physical Education (PE) policies in Brazil have been poorly explored and discussed. Health, education, and sports are areas of knowledge sustained by PE. However, it has not been addressed together, as the PE field purpose. The aim was to present an overview of the main historical aspects of PE policies, by systematizing their technical and operational aspects and unveil the challenges in Brazil. The research did a data extraction, which characterized as a policy analysis in the process of organizational and operational information. Additionally, a bibliography review was applied to support the discussion. The actual public programs in Brazil are established since 1995 to 2017, and most of them prioritize a specific stratum of the population to develop actions and usually cover the national territory. Actions linked to moments and not temporal construction. Finally, Brazil has a large in the evaluation and monitoring of policies around PE. For future application an alternative is the unification of political sectors to favor environments and practices to meet the current demands of society, promoting a continuing and multidisciplinary professional training and link actions beyond the public sector.

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