Actual practices of community pharmacists in the management of diabetes: a comparison of simulated patient-based study with perceived role of involvement
ABSTRACTObjectives: This study evaluated the level of community pharmacy professionals’ (CPPs) actual practices and contrasted it with their self-reported perceived involvement in diabetes management.Methods: A self-reported cross-sectional and simulated patient (SP)-based study were employed at com...
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| author | Ashenafi Kibret Sendekie Amensisa Hailu Tesfaye Yabibal Berie Tadesse Abera Dessie Dagnaw Eyayaw Ashete Belachew |
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| description | ABSTRACTObjectives: This study evaluated the level of community pharmacy professionals’ (CPPs) actual practices and contrasted it with their self-reported perceived involvement in diabetes management.Methods: A self-reported cross-sectional and simulated patient (SP)-based study were employed at community drug retail outlets (CDROs) in Northwest Ethiopia. SP-case scenarios were used to examine the actual practices of CPPs in diabetes management and were compared with self-reported perceived involvement. The data were managed and analysed using SPSS version 26.Results: About 184 participants in the self-reported and 100 CPPs’ actual practices using three SP visits were included. The overall actual practice (17.8%) was found to be significantly different compared with the perceived level of involvement (73.5%) (p-value <0.05). About 94.3% of CPPs dispensed requested medications to the SP without a prescription. Despite most participants being perceived to be involved, more than 76% of CPPs did not counsel the SP for lifestyle modifications, avoiding risky behaviours, adherence to treatment, routine blood glucose checkups, diabetic foot care techniques, or consultation with physicians for further management.Conclusion: A significant discrepancy between actual practices and perceived CPPs’ involvement in the management of diabetes was observed. The findings may suggest that exploring possible gaps may be crucial. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-32c9b3e58fb441e4b8273a02545a637f2024-03-28T10:58:19ZengTaylor & Francis GroupJournal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice2052-32112024-12-0117110.1080/20523211.2024.2326381Actual practices of community pharmacists in the management of diabetes: a comparison of simulated patient-based study with perceived role of involvementAshenafi Kibret Sendekie0Amensisa Hailu Tesfaye1Yabibal Berie Tadesse2Abera Dessie Dagnaw3Eyayaw Ashete Belachew4Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, EthiopiaDepartment of Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, EthiopiaDepartment of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, EthiopiaDepartment of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, EthiopiaDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, EthiopiaABSTRACTObjectives: This study evaluated the level of community pharmacy professionals’ (CPPs) actual practices and contrasted it with their self-reported perceived involvement in diabetes management.Methods: A self-reported cross-sectional and simulated patient (SP)-based study were employed at community drug retail outlets (CDROs) in Northwest Ethiopia. SP-case scenarios were used to examine the actual practices of CPPs in diabetes management and were compared with self-reported perceived involvement. The data were managed and analysed using SPSS version 26.Results: About 184 participants in the self-reported and 100 CPPs’ actual practices using three SP visits were included. The overall actual practice (17.8%) was found to be significantly different compared with the perceived level of involvement (73.5%) (p-value <0.05). About 94.3% of CPPs dispensed requested medications to the SP without a prescription. Despite most participants being perceived to be involved, more than 76% of CPPs did not counsel the SP for lifestyle modifications, avoiding risky behaviours, adherence to treatment, routine blood glucose checkups, diabetic foot care techniques, or consultation with physicians for further management.Conclusion: A significant discrepancy between actual practices and perceived CPPs’ involvement in the management of diabetes was observed. The findings may suggest that exploring possible gaps may be crucial.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/20523211.2024.2326381Actual practicesCommunity pharmacistsDiabetesPerceived involvementNorthwest EthiopiaSimulated patients |
| spellingShingle | Ashenafi Kibret Sendekie Amensisa Hailu Tesfaye Yabibal Berie Tadesse Abera Dessie Dagnaw Eyayaw Ashete Belachew Actual practices of community pharmacists in the management of diabetes: a comparison of simulated patient-based study with perceived role of involvement Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice Actual practices Community pharmacists Diabetes Perceived involvement Northwest Ethiopia Simulated patients |
| title | Actual practices of community pharmacists in the management of diabetes: a comparison of simulated patient-based study with perceived role of involvement |
| title_full | Actual practices of community pharmacists in the management of diabetes: a comparison of simulated patient-based study with perceived role of involvement |
| title_fullStr | Actual practices of community pharmacists in the management of diabetes: a comparison of simulated patient-based study with perceived role of involvement |
| title_full_unstemmed | Actual practices of community pharmacists in the management of diabetes: a comparison of simulated patient-based study with perceived role of involvement |
| title_short | Actual practices of community pharmacists in the management of diabetes: a comparison of simulated patient-based study with perceived role of involvement |
| title_sort | actual practices of community pharmacists in the management of diabetes a comparison of simulated patient based study with perceived role of involvement |
| topic | Actual practices Community pharmacists Diabetes Perceived involvement Northwest Ethiopia Simulated patients |
| url | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/20523211.2024.2326381 |
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