Effectiveness of a continuing education program of drugs with fiscalized substance to improve pharmacy staff competencies: a multicenter, cluster-randomized controlled trial
Pharm. pract. (Granada, Internet)
; 20(3): 1-10, Jul.-Sep. 2022. tab, ilus
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ES1.1
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ABSTRACT
Background: Drugs with fiscalized substances without a correct prescription may lead to undesirable side effects. Pharmacy staff needs to improve their competencies (knowledge, skills, and attitudes) to contribute to providing ambulatory pharmacy services and minimizing medication errors. Continuing education programs (CEP) could favor access to relevant and quality information on health promotion, disease prevention, and the rational use of drugs. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of a continuing education program to improve pharmacy staff competencies to enhance the use of drugs with fiscalized substances. Methods: A multicenter, prospective, parallel-group, cluster-randomized, controlled clinical trial was conducted in drugstores and pharmacies in Colombia (ambulatory retail establishments). The intervention group (IG) received a CEP: a web-based social networking site, a virtual course, a dispensing information system, and face-to-face training. The control group (CG) received general written material on the correct use of drugs. We measured pharmacy staffs skills, attitudes, and knowledge self-reported scores, and the simulated patient technique was used to assess the participant skills and attitudes in real practice. We used a questionnaire designed for this study, which was evaluated by a group of experts and piloted and showed a Cronbachs alpha of 0.96. (AU)
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Collection:
06-national
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ES
Database:
IBECS
Main subject:
Drug Utilization
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Education, Pharmacy, Continuing
Limits:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
America do sul
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Colombia
Language:
En
Journal:
Pharm. pract. (Granada, Internet)
Year:
2022
Document type:
Article