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Saja A Alnahar1,2, Rula M Darwish3, Mayada M Al Shabani4,5
1Institute of Public Health, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.
Pharmacology Research & Perspectives
|August 31, 2024
Summary
Jordanian community pharmacists view continuing professional development (CPD) as a responsibility. Key barriers to CPD engagement include time, cost, and workload, necessitating regulatory and professional body interventions.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Practice
- Continuing Professional Development
- Healthcare Professional Education
Background:
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is crucial for lifelong learning among healthcare professionals.
- Jordanian Regulation No. 46 (2018) mandates CPD for pharmacists' relicensing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore Jordanian community pharmacists' experiences and perceptions of CPD.
- To identify factors influencing engagement in CPD activities.
Main Methods:
- An online, self-administered questionnaire was distributed to practicing community pharmacists in Jordan.
- Descriptive data analysis was performed on responses collected between August and October 2022.
Main Results:
- 63.5% of 425 pharmacists considered CPD a professional responsibility.
- Half of participants had no preference between theoretical and practical CPD activities.
- Research projects and group participation were the least favored CPD activities.
Conclusions:
- Feasibility and capacity issues (time, cost, workload, logistics) significantly impact CPD engagement.
- Stakeholders must address barriers and enhance facilitators for effective CPD.
- Diverse CPD delivery methods are needed to ensure relevance and promote pharmacist involvement.
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