Open AccessPerceptions of CPD within the pharmacy profession
Author(s) -
BELL H. M.,
MAGUIRE T. A.,
ADAIR C. G.,
McGARTLAND L. F.
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
international journal of pharmacy practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.42
H-Index - 37
eISSN - 2042-7174
pISSN - 0961-7671
DOI - 10.1111/j.2042-7174.2001.tb01115.x
Subject(s) - medicine , pharmacy , perception , medical education , family medicine , epistemology , philosophy
Focal points □ A questionnaire was used to determine current perceptions of continuing professional development within the pharmacy profession in Northern Ireland □ Although the majority of respondents understood the concept, few pharmacists currently practise this method of professional development □ Almost 90 per cent of responding pharmacists agreed/strongly agreed that it was essential for all practising pharmacists to participate in continuing professional development □ Lack of time, remuneration and locum cover, location and type of courses provided, and lack of understanding about continuing professional development were all identified as barriers to participation