An Audit on Pharmacists' Knowledge and Experience in Pediatric Care

Author:

Alqudah Mohammad A.Y.1,Mukattash Tareq L.1,Al-Shammari Esra'a,Jarab Anan S.1,Al-Qerem Walid2,Abu-Farha Rana K.3

Affiliation:

1. Department of Clinical Pharmacy (MAYA, TLM, ID, ASJ), Faculty of Pharmacy, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan

2. Department of Pharmacy (WA), Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan

3. Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics (RKA), Faculty of Pharmacy, Applied Science Private University, Amman, Jordan

Abstract

OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to determine pharmacists' perceived knowledge and expertise required to deliver pharmaceutical care services to pediatric patients. METHODS Once ethical approval was obtained, a questionnaire was posted on local pharmacy groups. The questionnaire is composed of 4 domains: 1) Demographics, 2) Perceived knowledge of pediatric treatment and dosing, 3) Real-life pediatric cases, and 4) Future aspirations to enhance pediatric pharmacy. RESULTS A total of 200 questionnaires were completed and submitted online. Most participants (62.5%) practiced in a community setting. Most respondents (40%) reported that 41% to 60% of their patients were pediatrics. In general, respondents had a good perception of their knowledge and expertise to deliver pharmaceutical care services to pediatric patients. However, most respondents had a low knowledge score when faced with real-life pediatric cases. On a scale of 7 most respondents obtained the score of 2 (32%). CONCLUSIONS The present study sheds light on an alarming lack of knowledge in pediatric pharmaceutics among pharmacies in Jordan. Further training and educational programs should be put in place to address this gap in knowledge.

Publisher

Pediatric Pharmacy Advocacy Group

Subject

Pharmacology (medical),Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health

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