Kernodle Amanda R, Frail Caitlin K, Gernant Stephanie A, Pater Karen S, Doebbeling Brad N, Snyder Margie E
1 Department of Clinical Pharmacy, University of Texas College of Pharmacy at Austin, Austin, TX, USA.
7 Department of Pharmacy Practice, Purdue University College of Pharmacy, West Lafayette, IN, USA.
J Pharm Pract. 2017 Feb;30(1):49-57. doi: 10.1177/0897190015605015. Epub 2016 Jul 8.
The objective of this study was to explore patient perceptions and the practical implication of using a brief 9-item scale to screen for medication-related problems in community pharmacies.
Semistructured, audio-recorded, telephonic interviews were conducted with 40 patients who completed the scale and reviewed its results with their pharmacist. Audio recordings were transcribed verbatim and analyzed using qualitative methods to identify themes.
Patients generally reported the scale was simple to complete and could be used easily in other community pharmacies. Participants shared they had increased understanding of their medications and confidence that their medication therapy was appropriate. Several patients reported having actual medication-related problems identified and resolved through the use of the scale. Patients also reported improved relationships with pharmacists and heightened belief in the value provided by pharmacists.
This screening tool may have value in increasing patients' understanding of and confidence in their medications, enhancing pharmacist-patient relationships, and identifying problems requiring additional interventions.
本研究的目的是探讨患者对使用一个简短的9项量表在社区药房筛查药物相关问题的看法及实际影响。
对40名完成该量表并与药剂师一起查看结果的患者进行了半结构化、录音电话访谈。录音逐字转录，并采用定性方法进行分析以确定主题。
患者普遍报告该量表易于完成，且可在其他社区药房轻松使用。参与者表示他们对自己的药物有了更多了解，并且对自己的药物治疗是否合适更有信心。几名患者报告称，通过使用该量表发现并解决了实际的药物相关问题。患者还报告称与药剂师的关系有所改善，并且对药剂师提供的价值的认可度更高。
这种筛查工具可能在提高患者对其药物的理解和信心、增强药剂师与患者的关系以及识别需要额外干预的问题方面具有价值。
