ArticlePharmacy practice2014
A qualitative study exploring public perceptions on the role of community pharmacists in Dubai.
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- Reducing health provider stereotypes through undergraduate interprofessional education.Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences · 2022Article
- Perspectives of community pharmacists in Pakistan about practice change and implementation of extended pharmacy services: a mixed method study.International journal of clinical pharmacy · 2021Article
- Facilitators and strategies to implement clinical pharmacy services in a metropolis in Northeast Brazil: a qualitative approach.BMC health services research · 2018Article
- An evaluation of the translation of continuing education into diabetes public health care by pharmacists.International journal of clinical pharmacy · 2017Article
- Patient opinions on medicine-use review: exploring an expanding role of community pharmacists.Patient preference and adherence · 2017Article
- Saudi adults satisfaction with community pharmacy services.SpringerPlus · 2016Article
- Community pharmacy in Lebanon: A societal perspective.Pharmacy practiceArticle
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Abstract
backgroundThe role of community pharmacists is very important due to their access to primary care patients and expertise. For this reason, the interaction level between pharmacists and patients should be optimized to ensure enhanced delivery of pharmacy services.
objectiveTo gauge perceptions and expectations of the public on the role of community pharmacists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
methodsTwenty five individuals were invited to participate in 4 separate focus group discussions. Individuals came from different racial groups and socio-economic backgrounds. Interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed. Using thematic analysis, two reviewers coded all transcripts to identify emerging themes. Appropriate measures were taken to ensure study rigor and validity.
resultsAll facilitators and barriers that were identified were grouped into 5 distinct themes. The pharmacist as a healthcare professional in the public mind was the most prominent theme that was discussed in all 4 focus groups. Other themes identified were, in decreasing order of prevalence, psychological perceptions towards pharmacists, important determinants of a pharmacist, the pharmacy as a unique healthcare provider, and control over pharmacies by health authorities.
conclusionsThis study provided insight into the way that the public looks at the role of community pharmacists in Dubai. Determinants that influence their perception are the media, health authorities, pharmacist's knowledge level, attire, nationality, age, and pharmacy location.
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