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Factors affecting pharmacists' pediatric asthma counseling
Françoise G Pradel1, Nour A Obeidat, Mona G Tsoukleris
1Department of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research, University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA. fpradel@rx.umaryland.edu
Journal of the American Pharmacists Association : Japha
|November 23, 2007
Summary
Community pharmacists recognize the importance of pediatric asthma counseling but face barriers like time constraints and lack of resources. Addressing these barriers could enhance asthma management through pharmacist interventions.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Practice
- Public Health
- Pediatric Asthma Management
Background:
- Community pharmacists play a vital role in patient education.
- Pediatric asthma requires effective counseling for proper medication use and adherence.
- Understanding factors influencing pharmacist counseling is crucial for improving pediatric asthma care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate factors influencing community pharmacists' pediatric asthma counseling.
- To identify barriers encountered by pharmacists when providing asthma counseling to children and caregivers.
- To explore the relationship between pharmacists' intentions and reported counseling behaviors.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study involving a random sample of community pharmacists in Maryland.
- Mail survey utilizing the theory of planned behavior framework to assess attitudes, norms, perceived control, and intentions.
- Multivariate logistic regression analysis to identify predictors of pediatric asthma counseling.
Main Results:
- While most pharmacists acknowledged the importance of pediatric asthma counseling, only a small percentage reported performing demonstrations.
- Pharmacists' intention to counsel was a significant predictor of actual counseling behavior.
- Key barriers identified include lack of time, parent disinterest, and insufficient demonstration tools.
Conclusions:
- A gap exists between community pharmacists' positive attitudes towards pediatric asthma counseling and their reported counseling practices.
- Targeting identified barriers, such as time and resources, could improve pharmacist-led pediatric asthma management.
- Pharmacist-initiated counseling holds potential for enhancing pediatric asthma care outcomes.
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