What impact does medicines shortages have on patients? A qualitative study exploring patients' experience and views of healthcare professionals.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The shortage of medicines represents a complex global phenomenon that triggers patient care and safety issues. The study was undertaken to explore the impact of medicines shortages on patients in Pakistan. The study also identified barriers which hinder the solutions of medicines shortages issue.

Methods

A qualitative study design was adopted and the data was collected in stages between July and September 2019using an in-depth interview approach. The purposive and convenient sampling strategy was used to recruit the study participants. Sample size was limited by using the saturation point criteria. All interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using thematic analysis.

Results

A total of 35 stakeholders including 13 physicians, 12 ph

SUBMITTER: Atif M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8369330 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature