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ArticleFuture science OA2026

Assessing community pharmacists' understanding, attitudes, self-confidence, and obstacles in patient-centered communication.

Ammar Abdulrahman Jairoun, Sabaa Saleh Al-Hemyari, Faris El-Dahiyat, Moyad Shahwan, Sa'ed H Zyoud, Eman Abu-Gharbieh, Fahad S Alshehri, Alanood S Algarni, Nasser M Alorfi

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Ammar Abdulrahman JairounHealth and Safety Department, Dubai Municipality, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.ORCID 0000-0002-4471-0878
Sabaa Saleh Al-HemyariDiscipline of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), George Town, Malaysia.
Faris El-DahiyatClinical Pharmacy Program, College of Pharmacy, Al Ain University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.
Moyad ShahwanCentre of Medical and Bio-allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates.
Sa'ed H ZyoudDepartment of Clinical and Community Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
Eman Abu-GharbiehResearch Institute of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Fahad S AlshehriPharmacology and Toxicology Department, College of Pharmacy, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
Alanood S AlgarniPharmacology and Toxicology Department, College of Pharmacy, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
Nasser M AlorfiPharmacology and Toxicology Department, College of Pharmacy, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.

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backgroundEnhancing communication practices among pharmacy professionals is essential for patient-centered care. METHODS AND MATERIALS: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among a random sample of licensed pharmacists from June 2022 to January 2023. Out of 640 pharmacists, 577 participated in the study, yielding a response rate of 90.2%. Participants completed a questionnaire covering demographics and their knowledge, attitudes, self-efficacy, and perceived barriers regarding PCC. Multivariate logistic regression identified factors influencing PCC-related scores.

resultsThe results indicated good knowledge, attitudes, and self-efficacy toward PCC. Higher PCC scores were associated with older age, postgraduate education, chain pharmacy employment, leadership roles, greater experience, and international or regional education. Key barriers included workload, staff shortages, time constraints, and an unsupportive work environment.

conclusionThe findings, based on self-reported perceptions, suggest standard communication guidelines and awareness programs are warranted to facilitate PCC integration and enhance pharmacy professionals' confidence and skills in patient-centered care.

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attitudebarrierscommunity pharmacistsknowledgePatient-centered communicationself-efficacyUnited Arab Emirates

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