Hospital pharmacists’ knowledge, attitudes and practice of pharmaceutical care and the barriers for its implementation at the hospital setting

• DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e28227
• Publication Date: 2024-03-25T17:44:24Z
• Authors: Anan S. Jarab; Suhaib Muflih; Rawan Almomani; Shrouq Abu Heshmeh; Khawla Abu Hammour; Tareq L. Mukattash; Walid Al-Qerem; Eman A. Alefishat
• Keywords: Pharmaceutical Care; Hospital pharmacy

ObjectiveTo assess hospital pharmacists' understanding of pharmaceutical care and their attitudes regarding the adoption patient-centered model, as well investigate Jordan's current state implementation associated barriers.MethodsA validated survey was distributed to pharmacists in different major tertiary hospitals Jordan. The study questionnaire contained five sections sociodemographic characteristics, care, towards potential barriers that may limit delivery extent setting.ResultsThe completed by 152 pharmacists. Participants this demonstrated adequate levels knowledge about (Mean = 9.36 out 11, SD 1.23) expressed favorable perceptions (mean 3.77 5; 0.7). Although more than one-third practiced revealed a number impediments pharmacological services. Regression analysis age (P < 0.05) years experience were significant predictors knowledge, while 0.05), gender graduation university (governmental vs. private) attitude. Furthermore, Doctor Pharmacy degree holders had fewer but actively involved practice those with Bachelor 0.01 P 0.05 respectively). Pharmacists Master's or higher pharmacy 0.05). working Ministry Health Royal Medical Services experienced teaching 0.05).ConclusionsAlthough indicated high among pharmacists, provision is not widely Moreover, several identified, highlighting need for effective strategies be put place overcome these obstacles. These should include increasing staff, resolving timing issues, providing financial initiatives, improving communication skills, changing layout pharmacies private counseling room, developing specific policies support role pharmacist patient training continuing professional education programs.