Pharmacists' perceptions on real-time prescription monitoring (RTPM) systems - a cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Real-time prescription monitoring (RTPM) systems are an effective tool to help health practitioners monitor opioid use and reduce opioid-related harm but little has been reported about the support required by pharmacists to engage with them effectively in practice.

Objective

To evaluate the current understanding and perceptions of Western Australian pharmacists regarding RTPM systems and opioid-related harm, and investigate their self-reported training and support requirements prior to RTPM system implementation.

Methods

This cross-sectional, prospective study involved an online Qualtrics survey distributed to Western Australian community or hospital pharmacists involved in dispensing and patient-centred roles via local professional pharmacy newsletters and

SUBMITTER: Zhang Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9032446 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature