Pharmacists' perceptions of the use of internet-based medication information by patients: A cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The credibility and the reliability of Internet webpages to seek medication-related information is questionable. The main objective of the current study was to evaluate perception and experience of pharmacists with the use of Internet-based medication information by their patients.

Methods

This is a cross-sectional descriptive study that was conducted to evaluate perception and experience of pharmacists with the use of Internet-based medication information by their patients. During the study period, 200 pharmacists were approached to participate in the study using a paper-based survey to assess their perceptions and current experience with the use of Internet-based medication information by their patients. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (mean/standar

SUBMITTER: Alefishat E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8362936 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature