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. 2023 May 22;23(1):357.
doi: 10.1186/s12909-023-04353-7.

Exploring the training of pharmacists oriented to the demands for clinical pharmacy services: from the perspective of physicians

Hang Jin #  1 , Yuankai Huang #  1 , Xiaoyu Xi  2 , Lei Chen  3
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Exploring the training of pharmacists oriented to the demands for clinical pharmacy services: from the perspective of physicians

Hang Jin et al. BMC Med Educ. .

Abstract

Background: To evaluate physicians' perceptions, experiences and expectations of clinical pharmacists in China from the perspective of physicians' demands, to improve the training of pharmacists.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey involving physicians (except for primary physicians) was conducted from July to August 2019 in China. Using a field questionnaire, this study gathered data on descriptive information about the respondents and their perceptions, experiences and expectations of clinical pharmacists. Data were analysed descriptively using frequencies, percentages and mean. Several subgroup analyses using Chi-square tests were conducted to identify physicians' demands for clinical pharmacists in China.

Results: A total of 1376 physicians from secondary and tertiary hospitals in China (response rate = 92%) participated. The majority of the respondents were comfortable with clinical pharmacists providing education to patients (59.09%) and detecting and preventing prescription errors (60.17%), but they appeared uncomfortable when asked about clinical pharmacists suggesting the use of prescription medications to patients (15.71%). Most respondents agreed that clinical pharmacists are a reliable source of general drug information (81.84%) instead of clinical drug information (79.58%). The majority of the respondents expected clinical pharmacists to be knowledgeable drug therapy experts (95.56%) and to educate their patients about the safe and appropriate use of medications (95.56%).

Conclusion: Physicians' perceptions and experiences were positively associated with the frequency of their interaction with clinical pharmacists. They had high expectations of clinical pharmacists as knowledgeable drug therapy experts. Corresponding policies and measures are needed to improve the education and training system of clinical pharmacists in China.

Keywords: China; Clinical pharmacists; Demands; Expectations; Experiences; Perceptions; Physicians.

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The authors declare no competing interests.

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