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ArticleScientific reports2023

Questionnaire survey on pharmacists' roles among non- and health care professionals in medium-sized cities in Japan.

Fukuko Horio, Tokunori Ikeda, Yanosuke Kouzaki, Tomoo Hirahara, Kengo Masa, Sawana Narita, Yusuke Tomita, Shu Tsuruzoe, Akihiko Fujisawa, Yuki Akinaga and 10 more

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Fukuko HorioLaboratory of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sojo University, 4-22-1, Ikeda, Kumamoto, 860-0082, Japan. fhorio@ph.sojo-u.ac.jp.
Tokunori IkedaLaboratory of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sojo University, 4-22-1, Ikeda, Kumamoto, 860-0082, Japan. ryousei@ph.sojo-u.ac.jp.
Yanosuke KouzakiDepartment of Neurology, National Hospital Organization Kumamoto Medical Center, Kumamoto, Japan.
Tomoo HiraharaDepartment of Neurology, Uki General Hospital, Kumamoto, Japan.
Kengo MasaDepartment of Pharmacy, Kumamoto University Hospital, Kumamoto, Japan.
Sawana NaritaDepartment of Pharmacy, Kumamoto University Hospital, Kumamoto, Japan.
Yusuke TomitaDepartment of Respiratory Medicine, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan.
Shu TsuruzoeMusashigaoka Hospital, Kumamoto, Japan.
Akihiko FujisawaKumamoto Dermatology, Plastic Surgery Clinic, Kumamoto, Japan.
Yuki AkinagaLaboratory of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sojo University, 4-22-1, Ikeda, Kumamoto, 860-0082, Japan.
Yoko AshizukaLaboratory of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sojo University, 4-22-1, Ikeda, Kumamoto, 860-0082, Japan.
Yuki InoueLaboratory of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sojo University, 4-22-1, Ikeda, Kumamoto, 860-0082, Japan.
Ayaka UntenLaboratory of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sojo University, 4-22-1, Ikeda, Kumamoto, 860-0082, Japan.
Katsutoshi OkamuraLaboratory of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sojo University, 4-22-1, Ikeda, Kumamoto, 860-0082, Japan.
Yuiko TakechiLaboratory of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sojo University, 4-22-1, Ikeda, Kumamoto, 860-0082, Japan.
Yasuhiro TakenouchiLaboratory of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sojo University, 4-22-1, Ikeda, Kumamoto, 860-0082, Japan.
Fuka TanakaLaboratory of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sojo University, 4-22-1, Ikeda, Kumamoto, 860-0082, Japan.
Chiharu MasudaLaboratory of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sojo University, 4-22-1, Ikeda, Kumamoto, 860-0082, Japan.
Yusuke SugimuraDepartment of Neurology, Sugimura Hospital, Kumamoto, Japan.
Yuji UchidaLaboratory of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sojo University, 4-22-1, Ikeda, Kumamoto, 860-0082, Japan.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Although the scope of pharmacists' work has expanded in Japan, people's perception of this is unclear. To contribute to medical care together with non- and health care professionals, clarifying the perceptions of these groups is important to best utilize pharmacist professionals. We conducted a cross-sectional questionnaire survey among non-health care professionals (n = 487) and nurses (n = 151), medical doctors (n = 133), and pharmacists (n = 204) regarding the work of pharmacists. The questionnaire comprised 56 items in four categories associated with the roles of pharmacists. For each questionnaire item, we performed logistic regression analysis to compare pharmacists' opinions with those of other professionals and non-health care professionals. Opinions were similar between pharmacists and nurses or medical doctors regarding "collecting patient information" and "providing drug information to patients." However, there were differences in perceptions regarding "medical collaboration" (nurses; 8/23 items, physicians; 11/23 items) and "community medicine" (nurses; 9/15 items, physicians; 11/15 items), and pharmacists themselves perceived greater roles related to health care collaboration and community health care. Perceptions of non-health care professionals were poorer than those of pharmacists in all categories (47/56 items). These results suggest that pharmacists must actively communicate to help others understand their specialty and build trusting relationships to improve patient care.

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Attitude of Health PersonnelPharmacistsCitiesCross-Sectional StudiesHumansJapanSurveys and Questionnaires

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PMID37016147
PMCPMC10071258

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