The role of clinical pharmacists as perceived by Egyptian physicians

Sabry, Nirmeen A.; Farid, Samar

doi:10.1111/ijpp.12087

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“…Previous studies reported that physicians were comfortable with pharmacists detecting and preventing prescription errors, but were uncomfortable with them recommending drug therapy to patients 21 23 25–27. Acceptance of pharmacists’ suggestions by prescribers is a necessary component of the evaluation of clinical pharmacy services.…”

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Hospital doctors’ views of, collaborations with and expectations of clinical pharmacists

Abdel-Latif

2016

Eur J Hosp Pharm

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ObjectiveThe collaboration between doctors and clinical pharmacists is a key factor in the provision of drug therapy and the continuity of patient care. The aim of this study was to explore the views of hospital doctors on the clinical role of pharmacists, barriers to interaction with them and their expectations of them.MethodsA self-administered survey was conducted among a representative sample of doctors (n=400) recruited in hospitals in the Madinah region of Saudi Arabia; 270 surveys were returned, yielding a 67.5% response rate.Key findingsMost doctors knew about clinical pharmacy (85.19%), but only 42.96% of them were aware of the existence of clinical pharmacy services in their hospital. Nearly three-quarters of doctors (74.07%) were willing to collaborate with a clinical pharmacist despite existing barriers that hinder interprofessional collaboration. Approximately 67.78% of the doctors strongly agreed or agreed that a clinical pharmacist was a reliable source of drug information. The most common queries from doctors to pharmacists were about drug alternatives (46.29%), drug interactions (39.26%), drug availability (37.77%), side effects (34.81%), drug dosage (26.29%), drug indications (24.81%), drug costs (21.48%) or other (7.41%). Only 19.63% of respondents would always accept a pharmacist’s modification to a prescription. Most of the doctors (70%) expected the clinical pharmacist to advise them on rational use of drugs, to resolve drug-related problems and to counsel patients.ConclusionsDoctors widely accept that clinical pharmacists can make a great contribution to the provision of drug therapy. However, strong interprofessional collaboration between doctors and clinical pharmacists is needed to optimise patient care.

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Hospital doctors’ views of, collaborations with and expectations of clinical pharmacists

Abdel-Latif

2016

Eur J Hosp Pharm

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“…22 A 2014 study in Egypt showed that only 60% of physicians surveyed were aware of the discipline of clinical pharmacy, and slightly over 50% of physicians surveyed believed that the clinical pharmacist could be a good source of drug information. 23 Pharmacists across the Arab world have significant barriers in terms of public image to overcome, as well as perception of services among health care providers.…”

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“…9 All members of the pharmacy profession must work in concert to change the image of pharmacy as a profession. 22,23 In addition to educating stakeholders with the role pharmacy can play in optimizing patient care, addressing public health issues and collaborating with physicians and other health care professionals can decrease disease-burden and meet the health care needs of society at large.…”

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A Call to Action to Transform Pharmacy Education and Practice in the Arab World

Al-Ghananeem

Malcom

Shammas³

et al. 2018

American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education

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Globally, pharmacy education is evolving to reflect a more patient-centered, interprofessional approach to clinical practice. In the 22 countries of the Arab world, advancements in regulatory support for pharmacy practice and changes to the health care system have been slower than in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Significant cultural, logistical, and legal barriers exist in many countries, and a consensus approach to accreditation, educational outcomes, and curricula design is lacking. This commentary briefly examines the current state of both pharmacy education and practice in the Arab world, and it highlights recent reports of curricular reform and innovation. Additionally, it provides potential strategies for improving the quality of education and for expanding pharmacy practice to ensure graduates and practitioners have adequate experiential opportunities and institutional support.

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“…Moreover, about one-third of physicians believed that pharmacists could be a reliable source of clinical information, identify drug-related problems, or advise the physicians about medication's cost effectiveness. [22]…”

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Exploring clinical pharmacists' perception of their impact on healthcare in Khartoum State, Sudan

Salim¹,

Elhada²,

Elgizoli³

2016

J Res Pharm Pract

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Objective:The principal aim of this study was to explore the self-perception of clinical pharmacists of their impact on healthcare in Khartoum State, Sudan, how they think doctors perceive their impact, exploring the obstacles that clinical pharmacists are facing, and identifying what clinical pharmacists recommend for a better clinical pharmacy practice in Sudan.Methods:This was an exploratory cross-sectional study that employed a qualitative method. Individual, in-depth interviews were conducted with a convenient sample of 26 clinical pharmacists working in 14 governmental hospitals in Khartoum State, Sudan, in March 2016. Each interview was recorded, transcribed, and coded into themes. Thematic analysis was carried out.Findings:The study revealed different themes regarding clinical pharmacists' perception of their impact on healthcare. The majority believed that they made an improvement in healthcare but not to the level they aspire to. Participants expressed that junior doctors and nurses had a better acceptance of clinical pharmacists' interventions compared to senior doctors. The main obstacles that clinical pharmacists were facing were their limited number, lack of support from health authorities, lack of training and educational program, lack of job descriptions, lack of specific area in patient files for clinical pharmacist intervention, and low salaries. Most participants showed dissatisfaction with the syllabus of the master of clinical pharmacy they studied.Conclusion:The study revealed that clinical pharmacists were looking for a better contribution in healthcare in Sudan. This can be achieved by solving the problems identified in this study.

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The role of clinical pharmacists as perceived by Egyptian physicians

Cited by 36 publications

References 25 publications

Hospital doctors’ views of, collaborations with and expectations of clinical pharmacists

Hospital doctors’ views of, collaborations with and expectations of clinical pharmacists

A Call to Action to Transform Pharmacy Education and Practice in the Arab World

Exploring clinical pharmacists' perception of their impact on healthcare in Khartoum State, Sudan

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