National Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training needs of pharmacists in Ethiopia
Abstract Background Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in pharmacy is a lifelong learning approach whereby individual pharmacists are responsible for updating and broadening their knowledge, skills, and attitudes. This is vital to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care services. How...
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| author | Hamere Tamiru Solomon Assefa Huluka Bezawit Negash Kidu Hailu Zelalem Tilahun Mekonen |
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| description | Abstract Background Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in pharmacy is a lifelong learning approach whereby individual pharmacists are responsible for updating and broadening their knowledge, skills, and attitudes. This is vital to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care services. However, there is a lack of available data revealing the CPD needs of Ethiopian pharmacists. Thus, the objective of this study was to identify CPD training needs of pharmacists practicing in Ethiopia. Methods An institution-based cross-sectional study design with a quantitative approach was employed in this study. This assessment involved 640 pharmacists representing various sectors of the profession. Data were collected through a combination of an online platform and a face-to-face questionnaire administered in person. Result A total of 634 participants completed and returned the questionnaires, resulting in an impressive response rate of 99.1%. A significant majority (74.1%) of the participants possessed bachelor’s degree in pharmacy (B. Pharm). Pharmaceutical Logistics and Pharmacy administration was preferentially selected as a prior CPD course by 36% of participants, of them while Pharmacotherapy (17%), Leadership/Governance (13%), Community Pharmacy (12%), Research and Development (11%) were also the subsequent top choices by participants. Off-site face-to-face lectures (59.2%), Hybrid (face-to-face + e-learning) (54.8%), and on-site on-the-job training (45.5%) were the most convenient means of CPD course delivery. On the other hand, the participants least favored print-based or correspondence programs for CPD course delivery. Conclusions CPD holds great importance in the professional lives of pharmacists. It is critical for pharmacists, CPD providers, and those responsible for accrediting CPD programs to recognize the specific CPD requirements, preferred methods of delivery, and obstacles involved. This understanding is vital for establishing priorities and effectively planning CPD activities. In light of this, our study identified the most preferred CPD training courses and convenient delivery methods for pharmacists in Ethiopia. We recommend that CPD providers and accrediting bodies in Ethiopia refer to our findings when approving CPD courses. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-4ff01166d1b74ce4801f8fd5460aae892023-11-12T12:19:46ZengBMCHuman Resources for Health1478-44912023-11-012111810.1186/s12960-023-00873-xNational Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training needs of pharmacists in EthiopiaHamere Tamiru0Solomon Assefa Huluka1Bezawit Negash2Kidu Hailu3Zelalem Tilahun Mekonen4Cure International HospitalDepartment of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Addis Ababa UniversityDepartment of Pharmaceutics and Social Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Addis Ababa UniversityEthiopian Pharmaceutical AssociationDepartment of Pharmaceutics and Social Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Addis Ababa UniversityAbstract Background Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in pharmacy is a lifelong learning approach whereby individual pharmacists are responsible for updating and broadening their knowledge, skills, and attitudes. This is vital to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care services. However, there is a lack of available data revealing the CPD needs of Ethiopian pharmacists. Thus, the objective of this study was to identify CPD training needs of pharmacists practicing in Ethiopia. Methods An institution-based cross-sectional study design with a quantitative approach was employed in this study. This assessment involved 640 pharmacists representing various sectors of the profession. Data were collected through a combination of an online platform and a face-to-face questionnaire administered in person. Result A total of 634 participants completed and returned the questionnaires, resulting in an impressive response rate of 99.1%. A significant majority (74.1%) of the participants possessed bachelor’s degree in pharmacy (B. Pharm). Pharmaceutical Logistics and Pharmacy administration was preferentially selected as a prior CPD course by 36% of participants, of them while Pharmacotherapy (17%), Leadership/Governance (13%), Community Pharmacy (12%), Research and Development (11%) were also the subsequent top choices by participants. Off-site face-to-face lectures (59.2%), Hybrid (face-to-face + e-learning) (54.8%), and on-site on-the-job training (45.5%) were the most convenient means of CPD course delivery. On the other hand, the participants least favored print-based or correspondence programs for CPD course delivery. Conclusions CPD holds great importance in the professional lives of pharmacists. It is critical for pharmacists, CPD providers, and those responsible for accrediting CPD programs to recognize the specific CPD requirements, preferred methods of delivery, and obstacles involved. This understanding is vital for establishing priorities and effectively planning CPD activities. In light of this, our study identified the most preferred CPD training courses and convenient delivery methods for pharmacists in Ethiopia. We recommend that CPD providers and accrediting bodies in Ethiopia refer to our findings when approving CPD courses.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12960-023-00873-xCPDNeed assessmentPharmacistsEthiopiaTraining |
| spellingShingle | Hamere Tamiru Solomon Assefa Huluka Bezawit Negash Kidu Hailu Zelalem Tilahun Mekonen National Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training needs of pharmacists in Ethiopia Human Resources for Health CPD Need assessment Pharmacists Ethiopia Training |
| title | National Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training needs of pharmacists in Ethiopia |
| title_full | National Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training needs of pharmacists in Ethiopia |
| title_fullStr | National Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training needs of pharmacists in Ethiopia |
| title_full_unstemmed | National Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training needs of pharmacists in Ethiopia |
| title_short | National Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training needs of pharmacists in Ethiopia |
| title_sort | national continuing professional development cpd training needs of pharmacists in ethiopia |
| topic | CPD Need assessment Pharmacists Ethiopia Training |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12960-023-00873-x |
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