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ArticlePloS one2021

Postgraduate pharmacist development- an evaluation of Jordanian pharmacist experiences to inform and shape an evidence-based professional development policy.

Mohanad Odeh, Enas Alkhader, Alice McCloskey, Rabia Aljabra, Mohammad Al-Sharayri, Faisal Al-Noimi, Majid Alarmooti, Mutazbellah Alzu'bi

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Mohanad OdehDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice, Pharmacy Management and Pharmaceutical Care Innovation Centre, Pharmacy School, Hashemite University, Zarqa, Jordan.ORCID 0000-0002-6060-8283
Enas AlkhaderPharmacy School, Middle East University, Amman, Jordan.
Alice McCloskeySchool of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, United Kingdom.
Rabia AljabraRoyal Medical Services, Amman, Jordan.
Mohammad Al-SharayriRoyal Medical Services, Amman, Jordan.
Faisal Al-NoimiRoyal Medical Services, Amman, Jordan.
Majid AlarmootiRoyal Medical Services, Amman, Jordan.
Mutazbellah Alzu'biRoyal Medical Services, Amman, Jordan.

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Abstract

Building capacity for developing skills as leadership, teamwork, and continuous academic support has become essential for fulfilling a successful pharmacy career. This study aims to assess Jordanian pharmacists' views on professional development, namely: the continuous education infrastructure, strategies and programs for personal development, leadership skills, incentive schemes, drug information resources and digital services. As well as exploring options for better academic support delivered to pharmacists. To capture participant's views, an online validated and reliable survey was developed. Non-probability sampling design was used. Participants were qualified pharmacists working at Royal Medical Services (RMS) and Community Pharmacists (CP). Comparison and descriptive statistics were used to report the results. A total of 271 pharmacists participated, 144 from RMS (8% more than the needed sample) and 127 CP (7% more than the needed sample). There was a strong desire amongst both RMS and PC groups for continuous educational training particularly in the following areas, first: Advanced counselling and communication skills (means = 8.99±0.145, CI 95% = 3.70-4.28 and 9.37±0.096, CI 95% = 4.18-4.56). Second: Personal development skills (mean = 8.92±0.142, CI 95% = 3.64-4.20 and 9.02±0.145, CI 95% = 3.73-4.30). Third, Pharmaceutical health promotion (mean = 8.05±0.180, CI 95% = 2.70-3.41 and 8.57±0.159, CI 95% = 3.26-3.89). Only 19.4% and 18.1% of the RMS and CPs respectively reported the presence of a written policy for personal development and leadership in their workplace. There were few incentives for pharmacists to participate in research. Few pharmacists used the available drug information and toxicology centers. The professional and continuous personal development of pharmacists support an evolving healthcare system. This study emphasizes the need for a tailored and documented postgraduate educational strategy, personal development, and leadership skills training in Jordan. Implementing a well-defined scheme of incentives should be encouraged to engage pharmacists in continuous professional development programs and pharmaceutical research. Such strategy and training should enhance both professional and personal performance.

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Education, ContinuingAdultAgedHealth PromotionHumansJordanLeadershipMiddle AgedPharmacistsPolicyProfessional RoleSurveys and QuestionnairesWorkplaceYoung Adult

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PMCPMC8315534

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