Embracing telepharmacy: Unveiling Malaysians' perceptions and knowledge through online survey.

ABSTRACT: The expansion of information technologies, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, has notably increased the use of remote services, including telehealth. Telepharmacy, a subset of telehealth, offers remote pharmaceutical care services, benefiting patients by providing advice and consultations without the need for physical pharmacy visits. This study aimed to assess public perceptions and awareness of telepharmacy in Malaysia. A cross-sectional study was conducted from Nov 2022 to May 2023, involving 387 Malaysian citizens aged 18 and above. Data collection utilised Google Forms distributed via social medias, covering demographics, technological readiness, awareness, perceptions, and willingness related to telepharmacy. The study demonstrated high digital readiness among respondents, ow

SUBMITTER: Ahmad A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11349093 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature