Patients' Anticipation for the Pharmacies of Rural Communities: A Qualitative Study from Pakistan.

ABSTRACT: Background: Community pharmacies are an integrated part of healthcare systems worldwide. In low and middle income countries like Pakistan, the paradigm of pharmacy practice is shifting from dispensing medicines to clinical activities. There are disparities in these practices according to location. Pharmacies in urban localities are better than those in rural areas. This qualitative study was conducted to explore patients' expectations and current practices in rural pharmacies. Methods: A cohort of adult pharmacy visitors (aged > 18 years) that reside in rural community was selected. Consenting participants were recruited by purposive sampling technique until thematic saturation level was achieved. A total of 34 patients were interviewed. Face-to-face interviews were conducted using a semi

SUBMITTER: Aziz MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6338954 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature