Community pharmacists' perspectives on assessing kidney function and medication dosing for patients with advanced chronic kidney disease: A qualitative study using the theoretical domains framework.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The kidneys are responsible for the elimination of many drugs. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is common, and medications may require adjustment to avoid adverse outcomes. Despite the availability of kidney drug dosing resources, people with CKD are at risk of inappropriate drug prescribing. Community pharmacists are in the ideal position to mitigate harm from inappropriate prescribing in this population.

Methods

In this qualitative study, community pharmacists were interviewed on their perspective on kidney function assessment and dose adjustment in people with advanced CKD (estimated glomerular filtration rate <30 mL/min/1.73 m²). The theoretical domains framework for targeting behavioural change was used to inform the interview guide and analysis. Purpo

SUBMITTER: Tran J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10786017 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep-Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature