A descriptive analysis of primary care providers' interest in clinical pharmacy services

ABSTRACT:

Background

Various clinical pharmacy services exist to improve the health outcomes of patients. However, there are numerous barriers to their implementation and execution, especially in outpatient settings. As pharmacists design and implement clinical pharmacy services in outpatient settings, they often do not consider the needs of providers until after service development.

Objectives

The purpose of this study was to assess primary care providers' (PCPs') perceptions of clinical pharmacy services and their clinical pharmacy support needs.

Methods

A web-based survey was distributed via email to PCPs across North Carolina (NC). Survey dissemination was completed in two phases. Data analysis consisted of mixed methods – quantitative and qualitative. Descriptive stat

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PROVIDER: S-EPMC10213089 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature