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Barriers to Medication Review Process Implementation-Cross-Sectional Study among Community Pharmacists in Jordan
Mohammad Abu Assab1, Hamza Alhamad1, Inas Almazari1
1Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Zarqa University, Zarqa 13132, Jordan.
Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)
|April 23, 2022
Summary
Community pharmacists in Jordan face significant barriers to implementing medication review processes (MRP). Addressing remuneration, regulations, and patient factors is crucial for expanding this vital patient care service.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Practice
- Health Services Research
- Medication Safety
Background:
- The medication review process (MRP) is essential for optimizing medication use and improving patient outcomes.
- Community pharmacies in Jordan currently do not systematically or comprehensively provide MRP.
- Identifying barriers is crucial for the successful implementation of MRP in Jordanian community pharmacies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and analyze the barriers hindering the implementation of the medication review process (MRP) by community pharmacists in Jordan.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study utilizing a previously validated Arabic questionnaire.
- The questionnaire was electronically distributed to 550 community pharmacists in Jordan.
- A total of 417 pharmacists completed the survey, yielding a response rate of 75.8%.
Main Results:
- Remuneration barriers were the most significant (55.8%), followed by regulatory (52.3%) and patient-related barriers (48.8%).
- Resource-related barriers (44.6%), qualifications (42.9%), and physician-related barriers (41.8%) were also identified.
- Community pharmacists expressed a desire to expand their roles but faced substantial obstacles.
Conclusions:
- Community pharmacists in Jordan are willing to adopt more patient-centered roles like MRP.
- Key facilitators for MRP implementation include regulatory adjustments, adequate remuneration, and proper training.
- Addressing these barriers is essential for enabling pharmacists to provide comprehensive medication review services.
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