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Physicians' opinions of expanded clinical pharmacy services
American Journal of Public Health
|January 1, 1983
Summary
Younger primary care physicians generally hold positive views on clinical pharmacy services. Conversely, older physicians in solo practices with limited exposure show less favorable attitudes toward clinical pharmacy tasks.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Practice
- Health Services Research
- Physician Attitudes
Background:
- Understanding physician attitudes is crucial for integrating clinical pharmacy services.
- Factors influencing physician acceptance of clinical pharmacy roles require investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify factors associated with physicians' attitudes toward clinical pharmacy.
- To analyze the variation in acceptance of clinical pharmacy tasks among physicians.
Main Methods:
- A statistical interaction model was developed.
- Data were collected from 180 Alabama physicians.
- Physician demographics and practice characteristics were analyzed.
Main Results:
- The model explained 27% of the variation in physician attitudes.
- Younger primary care physicians prescribing low-risk drugs were most favorable.
- Older, solo-practice physicians lacking clinical pharmacy exposure were least favorable.
Conclusions:
- Physician age, practice type, and drug prescribing patterns influence attitudes toward clinical pharmacy.
- Targeted education and exposure may improve acceptance of clinical pharmacy services.
- Addressing these factors is key for the broader adoption of clinical pharmacy.