Knowledge, attitude, and practice of medication therapy management: a national survey among pharmacists in Indonesia.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The use of medication therapy management (MTM) is a proven method for reducing medication errors. MTM services rely heavily on pharmacists as service providers, particularly in community health centers (CHCs). Thus, understanding the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of MTM among pharmacists in CHCs is crucial to the strategy for the implementation of MTM program in Indonesia. This study aimed to assess the level of KAP regarding MTM among pharmacists working at CHCs and its associated factors and investigate pharmacists' perceptions of the barriers and facilitators of MTM provision in the future.

Methods

A cross-sectional online survey was conducted. The respondents were pharmacists working at CHCs in 28 provinces in Indonesia. Descriptive statistics we

SUBMITTER: Rendrayani F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10388185 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature