Patients' Experiences Using a Brief Screening Tool for Medication-Related Problems in a Community Pharmacy Setting.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The objective of this study was to explore patient perceptions and the practical implication of using a brief 9-item scale to screen for medication-related problems in community pharmacies.

Methods

Semistructured, audio-recorded, telephonic interviews were conducted with 40 patients who completed the scale and reviewed its results with their pharmacist. Audio recordings were transcribed verbatim and analyzed using qualitative methods to identify themes.

Results

Patients generally reported the scale was simple to complete and could be used easily in other community pharmacies. Participants shared they had increased understanding of their medications and confidence that their medication therapy was appropriate. Several patients reported having actual medicati

SUBMITTER: Kernodle AR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5294967 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature