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ArticleJournal of public health research2023

Evaluation of routine practices of dispensing pattern among community pharmacists in Can Tho city, Vietnam: A cross-sectional simulated patient approach.

Phuc Hung Nguyen, Phuong Thuy Nguyen, Thi My Huong Vo, Thi Tuyet Minh Nguyen

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Article in Journal of public health research, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Phuc Hung NguyenDepartment of Pharmaceutical Management, Faculty of Pharmacy, Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Can Tho, Vietnam.
Phuong Thuy NguyenFaculty of Pharmacy, Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Can Tho, Vietnam.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3386-4548
Thi My Huong VoDepartment of Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Can Tho, Vietnam.
Thi Tuyet Minh NguyenFaculty of Basic Sciences, Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Can Tho, Vietnam.
Can Tho University · VN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Drugstores are preferred patients' channels of contact when getting minor ailments. Given the hike in both the prevalence and severity of influenza and acute childhood diarrhea, the role, and performances of pharmacy staff should be examined. Design and methods: A team of pharmacy students was voluntarily recruited and trained to play the role of simulated customer visiting 228 chosen community pharmacies in six districts in Can Tho city. This process is conducted from 2021 to 2022. Results: The study reveals detailed information about symptoms is the most common inquiry (99.2% in scenario 1). The consulting quality is poor, 85% of instances recorded to have no medical guidelines for influenza circumstances. Meanwhile, nearly four-fifths of pharmacists provide instructions on dosage intake. It is also found that length of services is statistically different between influenza and watery diarrhea ( Conclusions: Clinical practices of community pharmacists, overall, are disappointing and far below expectations.

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Acute diarrheacommunity pharmacistsdaily practicesinfluenzasimulated patientVietnam

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PMID37693737
PMCPMC10492490
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