Evaluating the role of intern pharmacists in pharmaceutical care in hospitals in Uganda.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In Uganda, there is limited adoption of pharmaceutical care in hospitals due to pharmacist shortages and limited collaboration among healthcare professionals. Intern pharmacists are deployed annually to assist in patient care to address pharmacist shortages.

Objectives

Evaluate intern pharmacist's extent of involvement in pharmaceutical care activities, assess facilitators and barriers, and explore healthcare professionals' perceptions, attitudes, and opinions on implementation of pharmaceutical care.

Methods

A mixed-method concurrent study was carried out for four months. We conducted an online survey among 107 intern pharmacists from 26 hospitals, including National Referral, Regional Referral, Private Not-For-Profit, and General hospitals; predictors of

SUBMITTER: Robert A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10930095 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature