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Physician perceptions of integrating pharmacists into health care in Bangladesh
Author(s) -
Islam Mohammed A.,
Khan Seher A.,
Gunaseelan Simi,
Talukder Rahmat M.
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of pharmacy practice and research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.222
H-Index - 22
eISSN - 2055-2335
pISSN - 1445-937X
DOI - 10.1002/jppr.1401
Subject(s) - medicine , pharmacy , clinical pharmacy , family medicine , medical prescription , restructuring , health care , pharmacy practice , nursing , pharmaceutical care , alternative medicine , finance , economics , economic growth , pathology
Abstract Background Pharmacy schools in Bangladesh are introducing clinical pharmacy education so that future graduates can provide patient care services in collaboration with physicians. Aims The objective of this study is to assess physicians’ attitude towards future patient‐centered roles of pharmacists in Bangladesh. Methods An electronic survey was distributed to randomly selected physicians ( n = 160) practising at various settings in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Results The survey response rate was 64%. Physicians felt comfortable with the future roles of pharmacists in dispensing medications (81%), educating patients on the safe use of medications (85%), detecting/preventing prescription errors (56%), designing drug therapy regimens (78%), monitoring safety (80%) and therapeutic outcomes (62%). Conclusion Physicians were in favor of expanded roles of the profession towards patient‐centered care. These findings may positively impact interprofessional dialogue as pharmacy education is undergoing restructuring to introduce clinical pharmacy practice in Bangladesh.