Perspectives of community pharmacists on extended pharmacy services and value-added services in Malaysia: a cross-sectional survey

被引:2
作者
Chu, Jianfeng [1 ]
Maharajan, Mari Kannan [2 ]
Rajiah, Kingston [3 ,4 ]
机构
[1] Int Med Univ, Sch Postgrad Studies, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
[2] Univ Nottingham Malaysia, Sch Pharm, Semenyih, Selangor, Malaysia
[3] Ulster Univ, Sch Pharm & Pharmaceut Sci, Coleraine, North Ireland
[4] Ulster Univ, Sch Pharm & Pharmaceut Sci, Cromore Rd, Coleraine BT52 1SA, North Ireland
关键词
decent work; economic growth; infrastructure; sustainability; gender equality; professional development; BARRIERS; ATTITUDES;
D O I
10.1093/ijpp/riad087
中图分类号
R9 [药学];
学科分类号
1007 ;
摘要
Objective This study aimed to investigate patterns of extended pharmacy services (EPS) provided by Malaysian community pharmacists and their willingness to provide value-added services (VAS) in addition to EPS. Additionally, this study examined the barriers to the effective implementation of these two services.Method A cross-sectional survey was conducted using a self-administered questionnaire among community pharmacists in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur. Convenience sampling was done, and descriptive statistics and correlation analysis were performed.Results Two hundred and thirty-six pharmacists participated. The most rendered EPS were nutritional supplements, hypertension management, and diabetic management, while chronic kidney disease management, smoking cessation, and mental health services were the least rendered. Pharmacists were willing to provide medication waste management and vaccination as VAS but were less inclined towards therapeutic drug monitoring and sterile compounding. Barriers included limited access to medical records of patients, lack of designated counselling areas, and concerns about remuneration. High sales pressure and busy workloads were additional barriers to providing VAS. Continuous professional development (CPD) positively influenced pharmacists' engagement in EPS and VAS.Conclusions This study highlights service provision trends and areas for improvement. Addressing identified barriers, such as enhancing access to patient records and establishing designated counselling areas, can improve service delivery. Remuneration models and workload management strategies should be considered to alleviate barriers related to sales pressure and time constraints. Promoting CPD opportunities is crucial for enhancing pharmacist engagement and optimizing EPS and VAS.
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页数:10
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