ArticlePharmacy (Basel, Switzerland)2024
Exploring Barriers Faced by Community Pharmacists in Serving Patients with Disabilities in Saudi Arabia: Recommendations for Enhancing Healthcare Provisions.
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- Pharmacists' Perspectives on Functional Medication-Use Challenges and Potential Adaptations for People with Disabilities in Saudi Arabia: A Qualitative Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Community pharmacy staff preparedness and challenges in counseling cancer patients and survivors: a study from Saudi Arabia.BMC health services research · 2026Article
- Pharmacists' knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward preventing congenital disabilities: a cross sectional study in Saudi Arabia.BMC health services research · 2025Article
- Hospital Pharmacists' Perspectives on Communicating with Hearing-Impaired Patients in Pharmacy Settings: A Qualitative Study.International journal of general medicine · 2025Article
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Abstract
While several studies have explored the barriers to accessing community pharmacies for individuals with physical, hearing, visual, and learning disabilities, most have focused on the perspectives of disabled individuals. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the barriers faced by community pharmacists when serving individuals with physical, visual, and hearing disabilities in Saudi Arabia, with the goal of recommending ways to enhance future healthcare provisions.
methodsA mixed-methods cross-sectional phenomenological study was conducted among community pharmacists in Saudi Arabia between March and April 2022. Both closed- and open-ended questions were utilized to identify themes related to community pharmacists' barriers and experiences when providing care to individuals with disabilities.
resultsA total of 40 community pharmacists participated in this study. Among them, 57.5% reported encountering difficulties when caring for patients with disabilities, with 65% indicating a lack of specialized services at their respective community pharmacies. Three major themes emerged from the findings: the need for pharmacist training and awareness, technology-guided methods for overcoming communication barriers, and improving overall pharmacy accessibility.
conclusionThis study reveals a significant gap in the provision of services for patients with disabilities in Saudi Arabia. Addressing physical accessibility, providing targeted training, and leveraging technology can enhance care delivery and promote inclusivity. Further research is warranted to assess the effectiveness of technological solutions and the integration of artificial intelligence in improving communication and patient-centered care for individuals with disabilities.
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