Characteristics of Pharmacists Who Enrolled in the Pilot ADAPT Education Program: Implications for Practice Change

Jorgenson, Derek; Gubbels-Smith, Ashley; Farrell, Barbara; Ward, Natalie; Dolovich, Lisa; Jennings, Brad

doi:10.3821/145.6.cpj260

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“…In literature, “early adopters” of practice innovations were typically described as being younger, more often seen as opinion leaders and more educated than their peers. 38 Future implementation research should be directed in engaging these early adopters and their needs studied more closely, to facilitate successful pharmacy practice change.…”

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A qualitative study on pharmacists’ perception on integrating pharmacists into private general practitioner’s clinics in Malaysia

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Nissen

Freeman

et al. 2017

Pharm Pract (Granada)

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Background:Private general practitioners in Malaysia largely operates as solo practices – prescribing and supplying medications to patients directly from their clinics, thus posing risk of medication-related problems to consumers. A pharmacy practice reform that integrates pharmacists into primary healthcare clinics can be a potential initiative to promote quality use of medication. This model of care is a novel approach in Malaysia and research in the local context is required, especially from the perspectives of pharmacists.Objective:To explore pharmacists’ views in integrating pharmacists into private GP clinics in Malaysia.Methods:A combination of purposive and snowballing sampling was used to recruit community and hospital pharmacists from urban areas in Malaysia to participate either in focus groups or semi-structured interviews. A total of 2 focus groups and 4 semi-structured interviews were conducted. Sessions were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim and thematically analysed using NVivo 10.Results:Four major themes were identified: (1) Limited potential to expand pharmacists’ roles, (2) Concerns about non-pharmacists dispensing medicines in private GP clinics, (3) Lack of trust from consumers and private GPs, (4) Cost implications. Participants felt that there was a limited role for pharmacists in private GP clinics. This was because the medication supply role is currently undertaken in private GP clinics without the need of pharmacists. The perceived lack of trust from consumers and private GPs towards pharmacists arises from the belief that healthcare is the GPs’ responsibility. This suggests that there is a need for increased public and GP awareness towards the capabilities of pharmacists’ in medication management. Participants were concerned about an increase in cost to private GP visits if pharmacists were to be integrated. Nevertheless, some participants perceived the integration as a means to reduce medical costs through improved quality use of medicines.Conclusion:Findings from the study provided a better understanding to help ascertain pharmacists’ views on their readiness and acceptance in a potential new model of practice.

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A qualitative study on pharmacists’ perception on integrating pharmacists into private general practitioner’s clinics in Malaysia

Saw

Nissen

Freeman

et al. 2017

Pharm Pract (Granada)

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“…Although many indicated comfort with the online learning environment, experience varied and level of understanding of the type of online learning planned was unclear. A detailed description of the programme participant selection process, learner demographics and motivations for participating is published elsewhere [22]. All fees were waived.…”

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Participation in online continuing education

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Jennings

et al. 2015

International Journal of Pharmacy Practice

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This study determined extent of learner participation in an online pharmacist continuing education programme and identified factors influencing participation. Interactions between learners and the online interface, content and with other learners are important considerations for designing online education programmes. Recommendations for programme changes were incorporated following this evaluation to facilitate participation.

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“…[23][24][25] However, pharmacists often have difficulty initiating counselling and education sessions. 26,27 Based on these findings, meter initiation by the pharmacist may be seen as an opportunity to initiate a comprehensive counselling plan with diabetes patients.…”

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The association between self-monitoring of blood glucose, hemoglobin A1C and testing patterns in community pharmacies

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Characteristics of Pharmacists Who Enrolled in the Pilot ADAPT Education Program: Implications for Practice Change

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A qualitative study on pharmacists’ perception on integrating pharmacists into private general practitioner’s clinics in Malaysia

A qualitative study on pharmacists’ perception on integrating pharmacists into private general practitioner’s clinics in Malaysia

Participation in online continuing education

The association between self-monitoring of blood glucose, hemoglobin A1C and testing patterns in community pharmacies

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