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Ayenew W, Anagaw YK, Limenh LW, Simegn W, Bizuneh GK, Bitew T, Minwagaw T, Fitigu AE, Dessie MG, Asmamaw G. Readiness of and barriers for community pharmacy professionals in providing and implementing vaccination services. BMC Health Serv Res 2024; 24:867. [PMID: 39080749 PMCID: PMC11290308 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-024-11349-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2024] [Accepted: 07/23/2024] [Indexed: 08/02/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Community pharmacy professionals are essential for healthcare delivery, particularly for administering vaccination services. However, there is a lack of substantial evidence documenting their role in vaccination within Ethiopia. OBJECTIVES This study aimed to assess community pharmacy professionals' readiness to provide vaccination services, identify barriers hindering the implementation of these services, and determine factors influencing the provision of vaccination services by community pharmacy professionals. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted among community pharmacy professionals in Debre Markos and Injibara Town from April 15 to May 13, 2024. The data were collected using a structured questionnaire, and descriptive statistics were used to analyze the findings. RESULTS The study revealed that a significant majority of community pharmacy professionals perceived that they had adequate vaccine knowledge and were easily accessible to the community. However, barriers such as lack of regulation, time constraints, workload concerns, patient trust issues, and infrastructure challenges hinder the implementation of vaccination services. Factors influencing the provision of vaccination services included the need for enhanced education and training, financial reimbursement, patient demand, infrastructure improvements, collaboration with other healthcare providers, and pharmacists' special interest in vaccination. CONCLUSIONS Community pharmacy professionals exhibit readiness to provide vaccination services. However, significant barriers such as regulatory constraints, time pressures, workload concerns, patient trust issues, and infrastructure challenges hinder their full participation. Addressing these barriers and leveraging pharmacists' expertise is essential for optimizing service delivery and improving public health outcomes. Advocating for policy changes, developing comprehensive training programs, establishing clear guidelines, investing in infrastructure improvements, conducting public awareness campaigns, and fostering collaboration with other healthcare providers are recommended to facilitate the provision and implementation of vaccination services by community pharmacy professionals in Ethiopia.
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- Wondim Ayenew
- Department of Social and Administrative Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Social and Administrative Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pharmacy, Pawi Health Science College, Pawi, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Social and Administrative Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Debre Markos University, Arba Minch, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Arba Minch University, Arba Minch, Ethiopia.
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Gulta FT, Mulugeta T, Wogayehu B, Mensa M. Patient satisfaction with pharmacy services among users and non users of community based health insurance scheme at public health facilities in Gamo Zone, South Ethiopia: a comparative cross sectional study. J Pharm Health Care Sci 2024; 10:29. [PMID: 38849966 PMCID: PMC11162080 DOI: 10.1186/s40780-024-00350-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2024] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/09/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Patient satisfaction is a crucial humanistic outcome metric in pharmacy services. There was a lack of evidence on patients' satisfaction with pharmacy services in Gamo zone among users and nonusers of the CBHI scheme. Therefore, the aim this study is to compare the level of patient satisfaction with pharmacy services among users and nonusers of community based health insurance scheme at public health facilities in Gamo zone, South Ethiopia. METHOD A facility based comparative cross sectional study design with mixed approach was conducted from June 1 to 30, 2023. A total of 522 study participants and 16 key informants were included as the sample size for quantitative and qualitative study, respectively. The quantitative data was gathered from the study participants who visited the outpatient pharmacy department during the study period by using a simple random sampling technique, while the purposive sampling technique was used to select clients and key informants for the qualitative study. The adjusted odds ratio (AOR) was used to measure the association between independent variables and patient satisfaction toward outpatient pharmacy services at the P values < 0.05 and 95% confidence interval (CI). RESULTS From the total of study participants, 195 (73.9%) of insured and 175 (67.8%) of noninsured clients were satisfied with pharmacy services offered at public health facilities. The gender of insured (95% CI = 2.00-12.36, (p 0.01)), and noninsured (95% CI = 0.658-2.881, (p 0.02)), waiting time of insured (95% CI = 0.057-0.766, (p 0.0027)), and noninsured (95% CI = 0.084-0.925, (p 0. 0021)) and premium affordability of insured (95% CI = 0.0605-4.860, (p 0.00)) were significantly associated factors with client satisfaction at p < 0.05 and 95% CI. Based on qualitative finding, as member of the CBHI scheme, the members had a greater opportunity to receive a good pharmacy services, because they were more familiar with the physicians and the institutions. CONCLUSION The clients with insurance perceived high level of satisfaction with pharmacy services in public health facilities than noninsured. The gender and waiting times at outpatient pharmacy department for both groups of study participants and the premium affordability for the insured groups of clients were factors affecting client satisfactions with pharmacy services.
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- Fitsum Teferi Gulta
- Department of Pharmacy, Arbaminch College Health Sciences, Arba Minch, Ethiopia.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Management, School of Pharmacy, Jimma University, Oromia Region, Jimma, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pharmacy, Arbaminch College Health Sciences, Arba Minch, Ethiopia
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- Department of pharmacy, Arbaminch University, Arba Minch, Ethiopia
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Habte F, Gedamu M, Kassaw C. Patient satisfaction and associated factor at red cross pharmacies in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. BMC Health Serv Res 2023; 23:1181. [PMID: 37904098 PMCID: PMC10614383 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-023-10042-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2022] [Accepted: 09/17/2023] [Indexed: 11/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Patient satisfaction is a crucial aspect of healthcare, reflecting the positive feelings patients experience when using a service. It serves as an indicator of the gap between expected and actual service quality from the patient's perspective. Measuring patient satisfaction is recommended for healthcare providers at all levels as it contributes to improvement efforts. In recent times, pharmacy services have evolved beyond merely supplying medications to becoming more patient-centered and caring. Given the high number of patients relying on the limited Red Cross community pharmacies in the city, this study aims to assess patient satisfaction and identify factors associated with patient satisfaction towards Red Cross Pharmacies in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. PATIENTS AND METHODS Cross sectional study design was conducted from August 15 to August 30, 2022 in three Red Cross Pharmacies in Addis Ababa. Patients were selected by Convenience sampling technique. Structured questionnaire was used to assess patient satisfaction. Bivariate and Multivariate logistic regression were computed to assess statistical association between the outcome variable, and independent variables. SPSS version 21 was used for analysis. RESULTS Four hundred seven participants were willing and completed the study. The overall satisfaction towards Red Cross pharmacy service was 60.4%. Inadequate counselling was main reason for dissatisfaction (45%). Regarding associated factors, unavailability of some medications (Adjusted odds ratio = 0.393, 95% CI: 0.208-0.741), unfair medication cost (Adjusted odds ratio = 0.613, 95% CI: 0.607-0.910), and lack of organized pharmacy work flow (Adjusted odds ratio = 0.105, 95% CI: 0.049-0.221) were negatively associated with clients' satisfaction. CONCLUSION This study provides significant insights into patient satisfaction with Red Cross pharmacy services in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, revealing an overall patient satisfaction rate of 60.4%. While a substantial number of patients had positive experiences, dissatisfaction due to inadequate counseling was a notable concern. Factors negatively associated with patient satisfaction, including medication unavailability, unfair cost, and a lack of organized workflow, further highlight the need for targeted interventions to improve patient experiences. Addressing these issues will be critical to enhance pharmaceutical care services and bridge the gap between patient needs and satisfaction.
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- Fikreselam Habte
- Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, College of Health Science, Addis Ababa University, 9082, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, College of Health Science, Addis Ababa University, 9082, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, College of Health Science, Addis Ababa University, 9082, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Al Zabadi H, Shraim R, Sawalha R, Alkaiyat A. Outpatients satisfaction and perceptions toward pharmaceutical services in public and private hospitals in Palestine: a cross-sectional study. J Pharm Policy Pract 2023; 16:108. [PMID: 37770934 PMCID: PMC10537098 DOI: 10.1186/s40545-023-00608-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 09/16/2023] [Indexed: 09/30/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Pharmaceutical care is an essential component of healthcare services, and patient satisfaction with these services is crucial for improving overall health outcomes. We aimed to evaluate patient satisfaction and perception with pharmaceutical care services provided at public and private hospitals for outpatient pharmacies. This study can provide insights into the quality of pharmaceutical services provided in both settings and identify areas for improvement. MATERIALS AND METHODS A cross-sectional 1-month study was conducted in three hospitals in Nablus city in the Northern District of West Bank, Palestine. Participants were a convenience sample of outpatients who attended the study-selected hospitals (two public and one private). A sample of 30 patients from each hospital was selected with a total of 90 patients. A self-administered questionnaire was used to assess socio-demographics pharmacist-related issues, waiting and working time, and medication availability. RESULTS A total of 90 patients were recruited. The overall level of patient satisfaction with pharmaceutical health services was moderate with a mean of 3.24 out of 5. Females represented 58.9%. The most prevalent age was (30-39) years (30%). There was a statistically significant difference in patient satisfaction with pharmaceutical services regarding working time between the morning and evening shifts (p value = 0.009) in favor of morning shift. No statistically significant differences in satisfaction with pharmaceutical treatments based on socio-demographics (age, gender, marital status, education level, family income, employment status, and living place), were found. Nearly, 70% of patients indicated having problems getting the medicine on their last visit to the hospital pharmacy. Only 66.7% of patients expressed satisfaction with the pharmacies' operating (working) hours. CONCLUSIONS Patient satisfaction with pharmaceutical care services could be enhanced by involving pharmacists in patient-oriented training and informing patients about the role of pharmacists. Patient satisfaction in the evening shift might be improved by establishing a system for continuous evaluation and improvement of pharmaceutical care services in hospitals to ensure the highest quality of care for patients in addition to implementing technology such as electronic prescribing and medication management systems that can improve the accuracy and efficiency of pharmaceutical services in hospitals.
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- Hamzeh Al Zabadi
- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, P.O. Box 7, Nablus, West Bank Palestine
- Public Health Program, Faculty of Graduate Studies, An-Najah National University, P.O. Box 7, Nablus, Palestine
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- Public Health Program, Faculty of Graduate Studies, An-Najah National University, P.O. Box 7, Nablus, Palestine
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- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, P.O. Box 7, Nablus, West Bank Palestine
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- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, P.O. Box 7, Nablus, West Bank Palestine
- Public Health Program, Faculty of Graduate Studies, An-Najah National University, P.O. Box 7, Nablus, Palestine
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Aljarallah NA, Almuqbil M, Alshehri S, Khormi AMS, AlReshaidan RM, Alomran FH, Fawzan Alomar N, Alshahrani FF, Alshammari MS, Alsanie WF, Alhomrani M, Alamri AS, Asdaq SMB. Satisfaction of patients with health care services in tertiary care facilities of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional approach. Front Public Health 2023; 10:1077147. [PMID: 36711344 PMCID: PMC9880422 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.1077147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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As part of Saudi Vision 2030, the country's healthcare system is undergoing a significant makeover, with accessibility and effectiveness serving as the benchmarks for measuring patient care quality. This study's goal was to ascertain the degree of patient satisfaction with the medical care and services received in Riyadh's tertiary care facilities. The PSQ-18 (Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire-18), a standardized validated questionnaire including areas of "overall satisfaction," "technical quality," "interpersonal aspect," "communication," "financial aspect," "time spent with the doctor," and "accessibility and convenience," was used in this cross-sectional study on 384 patients of two tertiary care facilities in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, over a 6-month period. The degree to which sociodemographic characteristics and components of patient satisfaction are correlated was assessed using binary and multiple regression analysis. When the P-value was < 0.05, the results were considered significant and were presented as adjusted odds ratios (AOR). To ascertain how each PSQ-18 subscale affected other subscales, a Pearson Correlation analysis was conducted. The overall degree of satisfaction with all 18 items was 73.77%. The financial component received a rating of 81% compared to 77% for general satisfaction. Technical quality (75%) was followed by accessibility and convenience (73.5%), communication (73%), and interpersonal elements (72%). At 68%, the time spent in the doctor's domain received the lowest rating. The odds of satisfaction were increased by 3.87 times, 3.45 times, and 3.36 times among those who are employed, qualified by university education, and married compared to unemployed (P-value = 0.018), less qualified (P-value = 0.015) and singles (P-value = 0.026), respectively. The younger age group also made 1.78 times more of a difference in higher satisfaction ratings. The general satisfaction domain showed a positive association with other areas. Participants who were satisfied with the communication and accessibility and convenience domains of healthcare providers were the only ones who were typically satisfied with the domain of doctor time spent. The study's findings could act as a benchmark for Saudi Arabia's healthcare services as well as a starting point for quality assurance procedures.
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- Nasser Ali Aljarallah
- Department of Computer Science and Information Systems, College of Applied Sciences, AlMaarefa University, Ad Diriyah, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,Department of Business Administration, College of Business Administration, Majmaah University, Al Majma'ah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, AlMaarefa University, Dariyah, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Family Medicine, King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh, Ministry of National Guard, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia,Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia,Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia,Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, AlMaarefa University, Dariyah, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,*Correspondence: Syed Mohammed Basheeruddin Asdaq ✉ ; ✉
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Alhomrani M, Alsanie WF, Abdulaziz O, Salih MM, Alamri A, Asdaq SMB, Alamri AS. Satisfaction of psychologically impaired patients with health-care services: A Saudi Arabian perspective. Front Public Health 2022; 10:1000833. [PMID: 36249223 PMCID: PMC9558901 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.1000833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2022] [Accepted: 09/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Psychological problems affect a sizable portion of the population, and they require special care. In the current study, we aimed to assess patient satisfaction with the healthcare system at one of the multispecialty hospitals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as well as to identify potential factors that can have an impact on patient satisfaction. A validated pre-tested questionnaire including features to evaluate general hospital services (HS-6 items), nursing services (NS-3 items), pharmacy services (PS-7 items), and a standard patient satisfaction questionnaire (PSQ-18 item) was administered to patients who had been receiving therapy for their psychological disease for the past 3 months. Using binary and multiple regression analysis, the strengths of the associations between sociodemographic factors and patient satisfaction measures were evaluated. The results were expressed as adjusted odds ratios (AOR), which were deemed significant when the P value was < 0.05. Sixty-six percent of the 258 study participants were men, and sixty percent of them were between the ages of 18 and 35 years. The bulk of survey respondents (74%) were employed, married, and well-educated. Our research revealed that those who were employed (AOR, HS-2.5; NS-2.65, PS-2.32), have a higher education (AOR, HS-2.23, NS-2.63, PS-2.82), male gender (AOR, HS-1.12, NS-1.08, PS-1.86) and between the ages of 18 and 35 years (AOR, HS-1.48, NS-1.53, PS-1.67) were more likely to be satisfied with general hospital, nursing, and pharmacy services. Further, those who were married had 1.43 and 1.21 times more chance of satisfaction with the pharmacy and nursing services, respectively, compared to singles. Additionally, those with employment had odds of being satisfied that were 2.4 times higher, highly educated individuals had odds that were 2.1 times higher, participants between the ages of 18 and 35 had odds that were 1.51 times higher, and men had odds that were 1.41 times higher on the patient satisfaction questionnaire scale (PSQ-18). Overall, the study participants' satisfaction with general hospital, nursing, and pharmacy services was 70, 76.3, and 83.3%, respectively, compared to only 61.2% on the PSQ-18. Participants in the survey awarded the hospital amenities, pharmacy services, and nursing care high ratings. The medical care, however, fell short of expectations. The study's findings suggest that action needs to be taken to enhance healthcare system services, particularly in the psychological departments of the medical organization.
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- Majid Alhomrani
- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia,Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia,Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, AlMaarefa University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,*Correspondence: Syed Mohammed Basheeruddin Asdaq
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia,Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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Tuglo LS, Agbadja C, Bruku CS, Kumordzi V, Tuglo JD, Asaaba LA, Agyei M, Boakye C, Sakre SM, Lu Q. The Association Between Pregnancy-Related Factors and Health Status Before and After Childbirth With Satisfaction With Skilled Delivery in Multiple Dimensions Among Postpartum Mothers in the Akatsi South District, Ghana. Front Public Health 2022; 9:779404. [PMID: 35178369 PMCID: PMC8843932 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2021.779404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2021] [Accepted: 12/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background Skilled delivery has been a pronounced concern and has been investigated over the years in developing countries. An inclusive understanding of the satisfaction of postpartum mothers is vital in improving the quality of skilled delivery, which is beneath the standard in some parts of developing countries. This study assessed the association between pregnancy-related factors and health status before and after childbirth with satisfaction with skilled delivery in multiple dimensions among postpartum mothers in the Akatsi South District, Ghana. Methods A community-based, cross-sectional study was conducted among 538 postpartum mothers who participated through the systematic sampling method. Data collection was performed through a pretested and structured questionnaire developed from the WHO responsiveness concept and other prior studies. Questions on satisfaction were categorized into six dimensions. The associations were determined using bivariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses. Results The overall satisfaction of postpartum mothers with skilled delivery was 80.7%. The highest (89.6%) and the lowest (12.8%) satisfaction with skilled delivery were found in technical quality and financial dimensions. Analysis revealed that autonomously age and delivery procedure were significantly associated with the dimensions of communication and responsiveness. Postpartum mothers who delivered at private healthcare facilities [crude odds ratio (COR) = 1.70; (95% CI 1.00–2.90); p = 0.049] had preterm pregnancy before delivery [COR = 2.08; (95% CI 1.02–4.21); p = 0.043], had cesarean section [COR = 2.73; (95% CI 1.05–7.12); p = 0.040], and presented with complications after childbirth [COR = 2.63; (95% CI 1.09–6.35); p = 0.032] were more likely to be satisfied in the dimension of communication only compared to their counterparts. Regarding responsiveness, multiparous mothers [COR = 1.63; (95% CI 1.06–2.51); p = 0.007] were more likely to be satisfied than primiparous mothers. Overall satisfaction was significantly and positively correlated with the various dimensions of skilled delivery. Conclusions The majority were satisfied with five dimensions of satisfaction with skilled delivery except for the financial dimension. The District Health Directorate of Akatsi South should take into consideration these findings in their policy development for forward-looking skilled delivery.
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- Lawrence Sena Tuglo
- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Nantong University, Nantong, China.,Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho, Ghana.,Diettherapy Department, Ho Teaching Hospital, Ho, Ghana
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- Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho, Ghana
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- Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho, Ghana.,Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department, Saint (ST) Dominic Hospital, Akwatia, Ghana
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- Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho, Ghana.,Ashaiman Municipal Health Directorate, Ashaiman, Ghana
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- Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho, Ghana.,Community Health Department, Evangelical Presbyterian Mimi Clinic, Adaklu, Ghana
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- Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho, Ghana.,Maternity Department, Madina Polyclinic Kekele, Madina, Ghana
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- Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho, Ghana.,Maternity Department, Ga South Municipal Hospital, Waija, Ghana
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- Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho, Ghana.,Maternity Department, Eastern Regional Hospital, Koforidua, Ghana
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Health, School of Public Health, Nantong University, Nantong, China
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Molla M, Sisay W, Andargie Y, Kefale B, Singh P. Patients' satisfaction with outpatient pharmacy services and associated factors in Debre Tabor comprehensive specialized hospital, Northwest Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0262300. [PMID: 34986179 PMCID: PMC8730437 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0262300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION By measuring patients' satisfaction, providers can gain insight into several elements of health care services, including the effectiveness of their care and the level of empathy they exhibit. The aim of this study was to assess patient satisfaction with pharmaceutical services and associated factors in public hospitals located in Northwestern Ethiopia. METHODS An institution-based quantitative cross-sectional study was used. The study was carried out in an outpatient pharmacy from January 1-June 30, 2021. Participants were selected by a systematic sampling technique. The IBM SPSS statistical package (version 23) was used to enter and analyze the collected data. The findings were presented using descriptive statistical methods. To find factors linked to satisfaction, binary logistic regression was used. RESULTS The final analysis included a total of 401 samples. More than half of the participants (229, or 55.1%) were female. The overall mean score of satisfaction was 30.6 out of a maximum of 100 scores. By taking this mean score as a cut-off point, 204 (50.9%) of the study participants had satisfaction with the outpatient pharmacists' service. Participants' responses scored on the uncomfortable and inconvenient waiting areas [AOR = 0.31; 95%CI, (0.13, 0.49)] were found to be negatively associated with the level of patients' satisfaction. Also, the unavailability of medications [AOR = 0.12; 95%CI, (0.02, 0.37)] was negatively associated with the respondent satisfaction. Uncomfortable and inconvenient private counseling areas [AOR = 1.37; 95%CI, (0.79, 4.42)] showed a negative association with their satisfaction. CONCLUSION Patients' satisfaction levels with pharmacy service were found to be greater than 50%. The socio-demographic characteristics of patients have no association with their level of satisfaction, but their perception of uncomfortable private counseling areas and waiting areas was negatively associated with their satisfaction.
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- Mulugeta Molla
- Pharmacology and Toxicology Unit, Department of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia
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- Pharmacology and Toxicology Unit, Department of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia
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- Pharmacology and Toxicology Unit, Department of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia
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- Clinical Pharmacy Unit, Department of Pharmacy, College of Medical and Health Sciences, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
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- Pharmaceutical Chemistry Unit, Department of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia
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Al Zaidan M, Mohammed AM, Mohamed Ibrahim MI, Al Mahmoud M, Al Abdulla S, Al-Kuwari MG. Pharmaceutical Care Service at Primary Health Care Centers: An Insight on Patient Satisfaction. Int J Clin Pract 2022; 2022:6170062. [PMID: 35685526 PMCID: PMC9159133 DOI: 10.1155/2022/6170062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2021] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Patient's health care experiences and satisfaction are frequently used as a healthcare quality indicator. AIM The study aims to evaluate the level of patient satisfaction with the pharmacy services provided at the Primary Health Care Corporation's (PHCC) pharmacies in Qatar. METHODS This study is a cross-sectional survey conducted in December of 2019. The study's setting is the Primary Health Care centers' pharmacies. All adult patients (≥18 years old) with mobile phone numbers documented on file who had their prescription orders filled at the PHCC's pharmacy units in 2019 were included in the study. Descriptive and inferential statistical methods were used to present the findings. The significance level was set at the alpha level of 0.05. RESULTS The usable responses were 9,564 from the total participants. Around 55.2% (N = 5,283) were males, 56.5% (N = 5,405) were in the age group (25-40), 19.2% (N = 1,837) were Qatari nationals, 39.7% (N = 3,801) had their medication dispensed in the Central Region of the State of Qatar, and 72.8% (N = 6,964) had at least undergraduate or higher degrees. The overall mean (SD) satisfaction score was (3.24 ± 0.629). Participants were less satisfied with their pharmacist's communication, especially offering information about medication's side effects (2.61 ± 1.2) and general health counselling (2.39 ± 1.2). Respondents were also less satisfied with waiting time (3.02 ± 1.3). Waiting time, gender, age, nationality, geographical region of the pharmacy, educational level, and familiarity with the PHCC were significantly associated with satisfaction level. CONCLUSION The patients were reasonably satisfied, and the satisfaction level differed among different sociodemographic groups. Based on the public's needs and expectations, pharmacists need to continuously improve their effort to enhance the healthcare quality in the organization.
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- Manal Al Zaidan
- Director of Pharmacy, Primary Health Care Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Directorate of Strategy Planning and Health Intelligence, Primary Health Care Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Clinical Affairs Directorate, Primary Health Care Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Directorate of Operations, Primary Health Care Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Directorate of Strategy Planning and Health Intelligence, Primary Health Care Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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Gidey AB, Yazie TS, Bogale T, Gulente TM. Magnitude of client satisfaction and its associated factors with outpatient pharmacy service at Dubti General Hospital, Afar, North East Ethiopia: A cross sectional study. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0260104. [PMID: 34788317 PMCID: PMC8597986 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0260104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2021] [Accepted: 11/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION In Ethiopia the pharmacy service has had several gaps among these were low patient satisfaction, and poor availability of essential pharmaceuticals. In addition, previous studies showed variation in magnitude of client satisfaction, and there is no previous study in the study area. Therefore, the aim of the study was to determine client satisfaction with outpatient pharmacy service and associated factors among adult clients at Dubti General Hospital in Afar, Ethiopia. METHODS A hospital based cross sectional study design was employed from February 1 to March 30, 2020 at Dubti General Hospital. Participants were selected by systematic random sampling method. Bivariate and multivariate binary logistic regression was computed to assess statistical association between the outcome variable, and independent variables. AOR with 95% CI were used to show statistical Significance at P <0.05. RESULTS The overall satisfaction towards outpatient pharmacy service was 165(40.5%). Regarding associated factors, service payment insured through their workplace was positively associated with satisfaction (AOR = 3.178, 95% CI: 1.294-7.80) where as availability of some medications (AOR = 0.393, 95% CI: 0.208-0.741), unfair medication cost (AOR = 0.613, 95% CI: 0.607-0.910), and lack of organized pharmacy work flow (AOR = 0.105, 95% CI: 0.049-0.221) were negatively associated with clients' satisfaction. CONCLUSION The clients' satisfaction in this study is low that warrants immediate corrective measures. Corrective measures should be taken based on identified gaps such as improving drug availability, pharmacy work flow, and cost of medications.
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- Anwar Brhan Gidey
- Quantification and Market Shaping Team Leader, Ethiopian Public Health Institute Focal Person, Samara, Ethiopia
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- Pharmacology and Toxicology Unit, Department of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Amhara, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Samara University, Samara, Ethiopia
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- Coordinator, Health Supply Chain Management, Curative and Rehabilitative Department, Afar National Regional State Health Bureau, Samara, Afar, Ethiopia
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Ng CB, Chang CT, Ong SY, Mahmud M, Lee LC, Chew WY, Hamdan N, Kamaludin RS, Thong KS, Choo SJ. Awareness, expectation and satisfaction towards ward pharmacy services among patients in medical wards: a multi-centre study in Perak, Malaysia. BMC Health Serv Res 2021; 21:1175. [PMID: 34711230 PMCID: PMC8555295 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-021-07185-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2021] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background Patient’s awareness and satisfaction towards ward pharmacy services may influence perception towards effectiveness and safety of drugs, affecting medication adherence and clinical outcome. Nevertheless, studies on local ward pharmacy services were lacking. This study evaluated awareness, expectation and satisfaction of ward pharmacy services among patients in medical wards and determined their association with demographic characteristics. Methods This was a cross-sectional study using self-administered questionnaire conducted in medical wards of fourteen Perak state public hospitals from September to October 2020. In-patients aged ≥18 years old were included. The validated questionnaire had four domains. The student’s t-test, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and multiple linear regression were was employed to evaluate the association between patients’ demographic characteristics with their awareness, expectation and satisfaction towards ward pharmacy services. Results 467 patients agreed to participate (response rate = 83.8%) but only 441 were analysed. The mean age of the patients was 54.9 years. Majority was male (56.2%), Malay (77.3%), with secondary education (62.9%), rural resident (57.1%) and reported good medication adherence (61.6%). The mean awareness score was 49.6 out of 60. Patients were least aware about drug-drug interaction (3.85 ± 1.15) and proper storage of medications (3.98 ± 1.06). Elderly patients (β = − 2.82, P < 0.001) obtained lower awareness score. Patients with tertiary education (β = 3.87, P = 0.001), rural residents (β = 3.65, P < 0.001) and with good medication adherence (β = 2.55, P = 0.002) had higher awareness score. The mean expectation score was 44.0 out of 50. The patients had higher expectation to encounter a polite ward pharmacist (4.51 ± 0.56). Patients with tertiary education (β = 1.86, P = 0.024), rural residents (β = 1.79, P = 0.001) and with good medication adherence (β = 1.48, P = 0.006) demonstrated higher expectation. The mean satisfaction score was 43.6 out of 50. The patients had high satisfaction in language used (4.45 ± 0.57) and level of knowledge demonstrated (4.41 ± 0.62) by the ward pharmacists. Patients with tertiary education (β = 2.16, P = 0.009), rural residents (β = 1.82, P = 0.001) and with good medication adherence (β = 1.44, P = 0.009) demonstrated higher satisfaction, while elderly patients (β = − 1.17, P = 0.031) had lower satisfaction towards ward pharmacy services. Conclusion There was a high level of awareness, expectation and satisfaction towards ward pharmacy services in public hospitals of Perak, Malaysia.
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- Chew Beng Ng
- Pharmacy Department, Hospital Taiping, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Taiping, Malaysia
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- Clinical Research Centre, Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Ipoh, Malaysia.
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- Perak Pharmaceutical Services Division, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Ipoh, Malaysia
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- Pharmacy Department, Hospital Parit Buntar, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Parit Buntar, Malaysia
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- Pharmacy Department, Hospital Teluk Intan, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Teluk Intan, Malaysia
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- Pharmacy Department, Hospital Selama, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Selama, Malaysia
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- Pharmacy Department, Hospital Seri Manjung, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Seri Manjung, Malaysia
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- Pharmacy Department, Hospital Slim River, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Slim River, Malaysia
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- Pharmacy Department, Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Ipoh, Malaysia
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- Pharmacy Department, Hospital Taiping, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Taiping, Malaysia
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Adinew A, Feyissa M, Tadesse B, Demeke B, Assefa T, Abdella M, Diriba E, Bayisa R, Geremew E, Alemu F, Ejigu E, Seifu T, Nardos A, Dejene D, Mideksa M, Solomon N. Assessment of patient satisfaction towards auditable pharmaceutical transactions and services implemented in outpatient hospital pharmacy in Ethiopia. J Pharm Policy Pract 2021; 14:83. [PMID: 34666817 PMCID: PMC8527707 DOI: 10.1186/s40545-021-00372-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2021] [Accepted: 10/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Patient satisfaction is a widely used indicator to measure quality of pharmacy services. Currently, a transformational pharmacy service called auditable pharmaceutical transactions and services is being implemented nationally in Ethiopia. However, there is a dearth of evidence regarding the national impact of this system on patient satisfaction. OBJECTIVE To assess patient satisfaction in hospital pharmacies that have implemented auditable pharmaceutical transactions and services in Ethiopia. METHOD This is a national study conducted based on a cross-sectional study design. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire from September 5 to October 5, 2020. The collected data was analyzed using spreadsheet excel and Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23. The proportions, ratios, and percentages were used for presenting data. A binary logistic regression test was used to determine the association of patient satisfaction with dispensary infrastructure, medicines availability, scores of labeling, and scores of patient knowledge on dispensed medicines. A p value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULT A total of 650 participants were included in this study for whom a total of 1422 medicines were prescribed which gives an average of 2.19 medicine per patient. The availability of the prescribed medicines in the pharmacies was 1061 (75%), and the affordability of medicines was 1.93 WD that indicates an unaffordable price. The average written medication labels score of 3.1 out of 8 points and the average patient knowledge score for correct usage of medicines was 4.5 out of 6 points. Overall, 585 (90%) of patients reported being satisfied with pharmacy services; the counseling skill of pharmacists 609 (93.7%), and dispensing area 607 (93.4%) cited the most. The only significantly associated factor for satisfaction was the infrastructure of the pharmacy. CONCLUSION Overall satisfaction of patients with the auditable pharmaceutical transactions and services implemented in hospital pharmacy services was generally high. The participants were most satisfied with the pharmacist counseling and dispensary area. The medication availability is moderate but the cost is unaffordable. Advanced infrastructures have resulted in a significant improvement in patient satisfaction.
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- Ayalew Adinew
- USAID Global Health Supply Chain Program-Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM)-Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, P.O. Box: 9086, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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- Pharmaceutical and Medical Equipment Directorate, Federal Ministry of Health-Ethiopia (PMED/FMoH), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- School of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, P.O. Box: 9086, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Pharmaceutical and Medical Equipment Directorate, Federal Ministry of Health-Ethiopia (PMED/FMoH), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Pharmaceutical and Medical Equipment Directorate, Federal Ministry of Health-Ethiopia (PMED/FMoH), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Pharmaceutical and Medical Equipment Directorate, Federal Ministry of Health-Ethiopia (PMED/FMoH), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- USAID Global Health Supply Chain Program-Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM)-Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- USAID Global Health Supply Chain Program-Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM)-Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- USAID Global Health Supply Chain Program-Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM)-Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- USAID Global Health Supply Chain Program-Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM)-Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- School of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, Awassa University, Awassa, Ethiopia
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- Pharmaceutical and Medical Equipment Directorate, Federal Ministry of Health-Ethiopia (PMED/FMoH), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Pharmaceutical and Medical Equipment Directorate, Federal Ministry of Health-Ethiopia (PMED/FMoH), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Genale C, Issa A, Negash B, Wondu K. Assessing the Readability of Medicine Information Materials: The Case of Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital - Mixed Approach. Patient Prefer Adherence 2021; 15:635-644. [PMID: 33790543 PMCID: PMC7997408 DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s302275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2021] [Accepted: 03/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Patients are frequently provided with medicine information materials (MIMs). Rendering medicine information through written material is a reliable method. Readability is an important attribute of written material that can affect the reader's ability to comprehend. Patient's perception can also affect the comprehensibility of written MIMs. OBJECTIVE The objectives of the study were to assess the readability of medicine information in Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital (TASH); and assessing patients' perception and understanding of medicine information materials. METHODS This was a cross-sectional study conducted from September 21, 2019 to November 24, 2020, at TASH. Quantitative and qualitative data collection approaches were used in this research. The readability value of each material was determined in accordance with the Flesch Reading ease scores (FRE) and Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level (FKGL). The tools compute readability based on an average number of syllables per word and an average number of words per sentence. FRE provides scores from 0 to 100; higher scores mean easily comprehensible while FKGL sets grade levels for written texts. A structured interview was administered with questions about how MIMs had been used, and was analyzed qualitatively. RESULTS The results of this research showed low readability scores of MIMs found in TASH. Most patients do not get MIMs and are unaware of how to use them. They are interested to receive and read medicines information from pharmacists and physicians. Moreover, most of them preferred information through both verbal and written forms. CONCLUSION The readability levels of selected MIMs obtained from TASH are found to be not compliant with the patients' needs. This might be worsening their health outcomes and resulting in poorer use of healthcare services.
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- Chachu Genale
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Social Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Social Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Social Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Social Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Bekele F. Patients' Satisfaction with Pharmaceutical Care and Associated Factors [Letter]. Patient Prefer Adherence 2021; 15:2703-2704. [PMID: 34887655 PMCID: PMC8651090 DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s350401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2021] [Accepted: 11/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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- Firomsa Bekele
- Department of Pharmacy, College of Health Science, Mettu University, Mettu, Ethiopia
- Correspondence: Firomsa Bekele Department of Pharmacy, College of Health Science, Mettu University, Mettu, Ethiopia Email
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Hasen G, Negeso B. Patients Satisfaction with Pharmaceutical Care and Associated Factors in the Southwestern Ethiopia. Patient Prefer Adherence 2021; 15:2155-2163. [PMID: 34584408 PMCID: PMC8464365 DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s332489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2021] [Accepted: 09/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND An evaluation of patient satisfaction with service provided in the health care system has been globally recognized as the measure of health care service quality. However, there is a lack of research findings that indicate patient satisfaction with newly implemented patient-oriented pharmaceutical care (PC) service provided by clinical pharmacists in Ethiopia. Therefore, the current study is aimed to determine the level of patient satisfaction and associated factors with PC service provided by clinical pharmacists in the Southwestern Ethiopia. METHODOLOGY A facility-based cross-sectional study design was employed among patients admitted to Medical wards in Jimma University Medical Center (JUMC) (n=219) from May to June 2021. The pretested interviewer-administered questionnaire containing structured questions on a 5-point Likert scale was appropriately completed and returned for statistical analysis. For the analysis of data, Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was used. The associations between status of patient satisfaction and predictors were determined at 5% (p<0.05) level of significance by employing multivariate logistic regression. RESULTS The current study revealed that more than half (56%) of the respondents were satisfied with clinical pharmacy service. From 30% of drug therapy problems (DTPs) reported, non-adherence was the most prevalent (11.4%), while the dose being too low and adverse effects (0.9%) were the least reported. Moreover, the assignment particular clinical pharmacist (AOR: 2.091, 95% CI: 1.028, 4.255), previous admission (AOR: 0.459, 95% CI: 0.244, 0.86), number of medications taken per day (AOR: 1.929, 95% CI: 1.996, 3.739) and length of hospital stay (AOR: 2.236, 95% CI: 1.124, 4.446) were significantly associated with patient satisfaction. CONCLUSION The present study revealed that patient satisfaction towards PC was low. Lack of specific clinical pharmacist assignment, previous history of admission, number of medications taken per day and length of hospital stay are revealed as the major factors affecting the level of satisfaction. In addition, current findings implicate that clinical pharmacist collaboration with a multidisciplinary team is essential to increase patient satisfaction.
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- Gemmechu Hasen
- Jimma University, Institute of Health, School of Pharmacy, Jimma, Oromia, Ethiopia
- Jimma University Laboratory Drug Quality (JuLaDQ), Jimma, Oromia, Ethiopia
- Correspondence: Gemmechu Hasen Jimma University, P.O.Box: 378, Jimma, Oromia, Ethiopia Email
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- Jimma University, Institute of Health, School of Pharmacy, Jimma, Oromia, Ethiopia
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