Knowledge, attitudes, and professional practices versus personal beliefs of pharmacists regarding chemically dependent patients
Background: As pharmacists are increasingly involved in delivering services to chemically dependent populations, it is prudent to explore the perceptions community pharmacists have regarding such patients. Methods: A random sample of one thousand pharmacists were sent a questionnaire Results: Twenty...
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| Published in | The mental health clinician Vol. 3; no. 6; pp. 302 - 308 |
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| Main Authors | , |
| Format | Journal Article |
| Language | English |
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01.12.2013
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| Online Access | Get full text |
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| Summary: | Background: As pharmacists are increasingly involved in delivering services to chemically dependent populations, it is prudent to explore the perceptions community pharmacists have regarding such patients.
Methods: A random sample of one thousand pharmacists were sent a questionnaire
Results: Twenty-nine percent of responders report no formal education about chemical dependence in pharmacy school. Sixty-four percent of the sample believed that the pharmacist plays a vital role in the treatment of addiction; however slightly more than one third of the respondents admitted to being annoyed rather than sympathetic toward addicted patients.
Conclusions: This survey highlights the need for more extensive education in pharmacy school regarding chemical dependence. |
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| ISSN: | 2168-9709 2168-9709 |
| DOI: | 10.9740/mhc.n183649 |