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ArticleBMC health services research2020

Pharmacists' viewpoint towards their professional role in healthcare system: a survey of hospital settings of Pakistan.

Nabeel Khan, Ken McGarry, Atta Abbas Naqvi, Muhammad Shahid Iqbal, Zaki Haider

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Nabeel KhanSchool of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Sunderland, Sunderland, UK. nabeel.khan@research.sunderland.ac.uk.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7267-2410
Ken McGarryFaculty of Technology, School of Computer Science, University of Sunderland, Sunderland, UK.
Atta Abbas NaqviDepartment of Pharmacy Practice, College of Clinical Pharmacy, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
Muhammad Shahid IqbalDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Alkharj, Saudi Arabia.
Zaki HaiderDepartment of Health and Science Management, Bahria University, Karachi, Pakistan.

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Abstract

backgroundPharmacy service is an essential part of a healthcare system. The profession of pharmacy is well recognized and is practiced to its full potential in developed countries however, it is underutilized in developing countries such as Pakistan. The recognition of pharmacist's role as healthcare professional is limited. This study aimed to document pharmacists' attitude towards their role in Pakistan's healthcare system, their experience with doctors and their perceptions towards involvement in medicines management.

methodsA 4-month cross-sectional survey (Jan - Apr 18) was conducted targeting pharmacists practising in 26 tertiary care hospitals across Pakistan using a developed and validated questionnaire in both Urdu/English languages. Chi square (χ

resultsThree hundred ninety-six questionnaires were returned out of 500, i.e., response rate = 87.9%. Most participants (92.2%) interacted with doctors at least once daily. Most interactions were related to drug availability inquiry (72.5%). Most pharmacists (91.4%) mentioned that pharmacy duties are mostly clinical in nature. 93.4% of the respondents indicated that pharmacists are reliable source of information regarding general medicines. Furthermore, 87.4% reasoned inadequate training for not being able to discuss issues of clinical nature with doctors.

conclusionPharmacists were willing to perform their duties and provide healthcare benefits to patients however, they seemed sceptical of advanced clinical pharmacy roles such as intervening in prescriptions and medication therapy, consultations and prescribing. There is a need to increase awareness regarding pharmacist's role. Therefore, it would be helpful if trainings and seminars are conducted on the importance of clinical pharmacy to improve the pharmacy services in Pakistan's healthcare system.

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Attitude of Health PersonnelCross-Sectional StudiesDelivery of Health CareFemaleHospitalsHumansMalePakistanPharmacistsPharmacy Service, HospitalProfessional RoleSurveys and QuestionnairesClinical pharmacistsClinical pharmacy serviceHospital pharmacy servicePakistanPharmacists

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PMCPMC7330985

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