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Barnett MJ, Clubbs B, Woodyard A, Wasem V, Prinze J, Tirupasur A, Hosseini S, Kim M, Gallardo F, Polich N, Desselle S. Barriers and motivational factors for engaging in novel opioid and medication disposal-related services in community pharmacies. Res Social Adm Pharm 2024; 20:713-722. [PMID: 38719767 DOI: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2024.03.011] [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: 03/07/2024] [Revised: 03/20/2024] [Accepted: 03/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/17/2024]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE This study aimed to explore and identify motivational factors and barriers for pharmacy personnel participation in specific opioid mitigation programs, using the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) as an investigational framework. METHODS A naturalistic inquiry method was employed involving semi-structured interviews with pharmacy personnel to assess their intentions, attitudes, normative beliefs, and behaviors towards participating in naloxone dispensing and provision of at-home drug disposal solutions. Purposive sampling was utilized to recruit participants, with saturation achieved after 12 interviews. Interviews were transcribed and coded to identify recurring themes. RESULTS Four primary themes emerged: 1) the value and benefits of helping others, emphasizing societal, patient, and environmental benefits; 2) limits and barriers to participation, including financial concerns, management support, and time constraints; 3) pharmacists' intrinsic motivators, highlighting personal motivations and differentiation between programs for specific patient types; and 4) program implementation challenges and strategies. CONCLUSION The findings underscore the applicability of the TPB in understanding pharmacy engagement in opioid abatement programs. Despite facing barriers such as financial considerations and time constraints, the overall positive attitudes towards the programs indicate a strong motivation to contribute to public health efforts. Addressing identified barriers and leveraging motivators could enhance participation, potentially mitigating the opioid crisis. Future research should incorporate patient perspectives to fully understand the impact and effectiveness of pharmacy-led interventions, such as naloxone dispensing and disposal solutions, in opioid misuse prevention.
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- Mitchell J Barnett
- Touro University California College of Pharmacy, 1310 Club Dr, Vallejo, CA, 94592, USA.
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- Southeast Missouri State University, One University Plaza, Cape Girardeau, MO, 63701, USA.
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- Touro University California College of Pharmacy, 1310 Club Dr, Vallejo, CA, 94592, USA.
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- Touro University California College of Pharmacy, 1310 Club Dr, Vallejo, CA, 94592, USA.
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- Touro University California College of Pharmacy, 1310 Club Dr, Vallejo, CA, 94592, USA.
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- Touro University California College of Pharmacy, 1310 Club Dr, Vallejo, CA, 94592, USA.
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- Touro University California College of Pharmacy, 1310 Club Dr, Vallejo, CA, 94592, USA.
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- Touro University California College of Pharmacy, 1310 Club Dr, Vallejo, CA, 94592, USA.
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- University of Iowa, College of Pharmacy, 180 S Grand Ave, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA.
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- Drake University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, 2507 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50311, USA.
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- Touro University California College of Pharmacy, 1310 Club Dr, Vallejo, CA, 94592, USA.
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Seselja Perisin A, Bukic J, Rusic D, Leskur D, Bozic J, Mihanovic A, Vilovic M, Cohadzic T, Modun D. Teaching Pharmacovigilance to Healthcare Students: Identifying Gaps and Opportunities for Improvement. PHARMACY 2021; 9:147. [PMID: 34449747 PMCID: PMC8396247 DOI: 10.3390/pharmacy9030147] [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: 07/22/2021] [Revised: 08/21/2021] [Accepted: 08/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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The literature indicates that the limited pharmacovigilance knowledge demonstrated by healthcare professionals is the main reason for the underreporting of adverse drug reactions. Therefore, the main objective of this study was to investigate pharmacy, dental and medical students' knowledge and attitudes to pharmacovigilance and pharmacovigilance education. The cross-sectional questionnaire study was conducted at the University of Split School of Medicine in November 2020. In total, 350 students participated in the study. The results have shown that pharmacy students showed a significantly higher knowledge score compared to dental and medical students (P < 0.001). In total 92.2% of pharmacy, 21.8% of dental and 70.8% of medical students had knowledge of patients' involvement in adverse drug reactions, reporting (P < 0.001). Interestingly, only 44.3% of all students knew that adverse drug reactions could be reported using a mobile application. Moreover, significantly more pharmacy students (74.4%) were aware of the adverse drug reactions monitoring center in Croatia, with 47.5% of dental and 39.2% of medical students correctly identifying it (P < 0.001). The results showed that most students felt that pharmacovigilance was not adequately covered in curricula; therefore, there is a great need to increase the knowledge and awareness of pharmacovigilance among students aspiring to become future healthcare professionals, and improve their reporting practice in clinical future.
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- Ana Seselja Perisin
- Department of Pharmacy, University of Split School of Medicine, Soltanska 2, 21 000 Split, Croatia; (A.S.P.); (J.B.); (D.R.); (D.L.); (A.M.); (T.C.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Split School of Medicine, Soltanska 2, 21 000 Split, Croatia; (A.S.P.); (J.B.); (D.R.); (D.L.); (A.M.); (T.C.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Split School of Medicine, Soltanska 2, 21 000 Split, Croatia; (A.S.P.); (J.B.); (D.R.); (D.L.); (A.M.); (T.C.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Split School of Medicine, Soltanska 2, 21 000 Split, Croatia; (A.S.P.); (J.B.); (D.R.); (D.L.); (A.M.); (T.C.)
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- Department of Pathophysiology, University of Split School of Medicine, Soltanska 2, 21 000 Split, Croatia; (J.B.); (M.V.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Split School of Medicine, Soltanska 2, 21 000 Split, Croatia; (A.S.P.); (J.B.); (D.R.); (D.L.); (A.M.); (T.C.)
- Split-Dalmatia County Pharmacy, Kneza Ljudevita Posavskog 12 b, 21 000 Split, Croatia
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- Department of Pathophysiology, University of Split School of Medicine, Soltanska 2, 21 000 Split, Croatia; (J.B.); (M.V.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Split School of Medicine, Soltanska 2, 21 000 Split, Croatia; (A.S.P.); (J.B.); (D.R.); (D.L.); (A.M.); (T.C.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Split School of Medicine, Soltanska 2, 21 000 Split, Croatia; (A.S.P.); (J.B.); (D.R.); (D.L.); (A.M.); (T.C.)
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Arabyat RM, Sanchez Martinez A, Nusair MB. Adverse drug event reporting by pharmacists: a systematic literature review. JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH 2019. [DOI: 10.1111/jphs.12332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- Rasha M. Arabyat
- Department of Pharmacy Practice Faculty of Pharmacy Yarmouk University Irbid Jordan
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice Faculty of Pharmacy Yarmouk University Irbid Jordan
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Factors that Motivate Healthcare Professionals to Report Adverse Drug Events: A Systematic Review. Pharmaceut Med 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s40290-016-0174-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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