ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2022
The Influence of the Pharmacists' Training on the Quality and Comprehensiveness of Professional Advice Given in the Field of Inhalation Techniques in Community Pharmacies in Poland.
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- Training Status and Self-Reported Training Coverage of Clinical Pharmacists Across Chinese Secondary and Tertiary Hospitals: A Cross-Sectional Survey.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Inhaler use technique course: an effective postgraduate training solution for pharmacists to enhance therapeutic outcomes as part of patient education.BMC medical education · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundFollowing the example of other countries, it is very important to educate patients on the correct use of inhalers by properly trained healthcare professionals, including pharmacists.
objectivesThe aim of the study was to assess the quality and comprehensiveness of professional advice given by pharmacists on the use of inhalers, which was determined by the pharmacists' level of training.
methodsThe study was conducted from June 2019 to March 2020. 150 pharmacists from Poznan and Warsaw (Poland) were involved. Before the study began, the professional education of 240 pharmacists was conducted in Warsaw to implement standard operating procedures. The study used the model of a mystery shopper.
resultsThe conversation with a trained pharmacist lasted on average 5.5 min, with an untrained one-3.0 min (
conclusionsThis study has shown that there is a need for professional training among pharmacists in Poland, which translates into better patient education in the field of inhalation techniques.
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