Role of Pharmacist Towards Medication Counselling Services Related to Medication Therapy Management

Abstract

Background: Medication counselling was an important responsibility of community pharmacists to educate patients and enhance their medication adherence. Understanding their attitudes and perceptions around counselling could help improve these services and patient health outcomes.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate and analyze community pharmacists' attitudes and perceptions towards providing medication counseling services related to medication therapy management in the Fujairah region.

Methodology: A quantitative questionnaire-based cross-sectional survey was conducted to collect data from 250 community pharmacists using convenient sampling. The questionnaire assessed their knowledge, attitudes, perceptions, behavior and willingness around medication counselling based on a 5-point Likert scale. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and tests like T-test and ANOVA on SPSS.

Results: The results provided insights into the knowledge levels, attitudes, challenges perceived, willingness and perspectives of pharmacists towards delivering effective medication counseling and therapy management. Key findings highlighted areas requiring improvement to enhance the role of pharmacists. 

Conclusion: This exploratory study presented community pharmacists' perspectives around medication counselling services. Outcomes can facilitate developing targeted interventions for their greater involvement in patient medication management and optimization of treatment outcomes.