ArticleInternational quarterly of community health education2021
Continuing Professional Development Needs of Community Pharmacists in Qatar: A Mixed-Methods Approach.
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- Identifying training needs of practising community pharmacists in Jordan-a self-assessment study.BMC health services research · 2024Article
- Management of common minor ailments in Qatar: Community pharmacists' self-perceived competency and its predictors.PloS one · 2021Article
- Perspectives on Continuing Education Programs for Foundation-Level Drugstore Pharmacists in Japan.Pharmacy (Basel, Switzerland) · 2020Article
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Abstract
objectiveThis study aims to assess the educational needs and professional competencies of community pharmacists in Qatar to inform the development of relevant continuing professional development (CPD) programs.
methodsA mixed-methods cross-sectional exploratory study targeting community pharmacists was conducted using a questionnaire and an event diary. Descriptive and inferential analyses were utilized to analyze the data using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS®) version 21 software. For the event diary, thematic content analysis was used for data analysis.
resultsDrug information skills and pharmaceutical care process were the most identified topics for inclusion in CPD programs. None of the pharmacists thought that they were competent in core areas of pharmacy practice. Community pharmacists who filled an event diary highlighted the need for development in areas such as communication skills and medication safety.
conclusionThe identified needs shall help in developing a CPD program that addresses what community pharmacists perceive as educational and professional training needs.
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