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ArticleExploratory research in clinical and social pharmacy2022

Evolving role of pharmacy technicians in pharmaceutical care services: Involvement in counselling and medication reviews.

Chinonyerem O Iheanacho, Oluwakemi Adeyeri, Uchenna I H Eze

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Chinonyerem O IheanachoDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy and Public Health, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria.
Oluwakemi AdeyeriDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy and Biopharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Sagamu, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Uchenna I H EzeDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy and Biopharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Sagamu, Ogun State, Nigeria.

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Abstract

Background: Previous non-clinical traditional role of pharmacy technicians (PTs) has evolved considerably. Therefore, adequate understanding of PTs' practice of pharmaceutical care (PC) services is essential for appropriate skill mix in provision of services. Objectives: The objectives of the study were to: (1) assess PTs' sources of information and practice of pharmaceutical care, and (2) assess differences in patient-centered care practices between PTs in hospital and community pharmacy settings. Methods: Cross-sectional survey was conducted among 100 pharmacy technicians using a structured questionnaire. Descriptive analysis was performed using SPSS version 24.0, and involvement in pharmaceutical care practices was assessed on a 3-point Likert scale. Results: A total of 73 (73.0%) PTs participated in the study and 44 (60.3%) practiced in hospitals. Almost all 70 (95.9%) had previously heard of PC. Sources of information was associated with place of practice ( Conclusions: Various sources of information was observed and this was associated with selected socio-demographics. Several PC activities were often undertaken by PTs, and some differences in practice of these activities was seen between the practice areas.

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Community pharmacy techniciansHospital pharmacy techniciansMedication counsellingNigeriaOTC medicines, Over-the-counter medicinesPCN, Pharmacists Council of NigeriaPC, Pharmaceutical CarePharmaceutical carePharmacy techniciansPTs, Pharmacy Technicians

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PMCPMC9029913

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