Pharmacists' Knowledge and Beliefs about Antimicrobial Resistance and Willingness to Participate in Patient Education
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Authors
Wolfe, Christine M.
Issue Date
1997
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Thesis
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en_US
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Abstract
A mail survey was conducted with the cooperation of the American
Pharmaceutical Association (APhA) of registered pharmacists who
were members of APhA and practicing in a community, chain,
independent, hospital outpatient, or managed care setting to assess
the current knowledge, beliefs, and practices of pharmacists in
regards to antimicrobial use and their willingness to participate tn an
educational campaign. Preliminary results from the first 234
surveys are discussed. Gaps in pharmacists' knowledge were found tn
areas dealing with common cold symptoms and appropriate
treatment of such symptoms. Lack of time, lack of educational
materials, and concern about harming professional relationships with
physicians were the three most frequently reported barriers to
pharmacists' willingness to participate in an educational campaign
targeting patients. Implications for implementation of an educational
campaign are discussed.
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51 p.
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