Clinical pharmacokinetics: perceptions of hospital pharmacists in Qatar about how it was taught and how it is applied

International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy
Nadir KheirMawadda Gajam

Abstract

The application of clinical pharmacokinetics (PK) is essential when providing pharmaceutical care. Appropriate application of PK monitoring results in improved patient outcomes including decreased mortality, length of treatment, length of hospital stay, and adverse effects of drug therapy. Despite the well-documented evidence of benefits of clinical PK services, many pharmacists find it challenging to apply PK in clinical practice. To evaluate pharmacists' training backgrounds, attitude, practices, and perceived barriers pertaining to the application of PK in clinical practice in Qatar. All hospitals under Hamad Medical Corporation, the main healthcare provider in Qatar. This was a cross-sectional, descriptive study that was conducted between October 2012 and January 2013, using a self-administered web-based survey. Pharmacists were eligible to participate if they: (1) were working as full-time hospital pharmacists and; (2) have been in practice for at least 1 year. PK contents learned in undergraduate curriculum; perception towards the PK contents and instructions received in the undergraduate curriculum and; application of PK in current clinical practice. A total of 112 pharmacists responded to the questionnaire. The majority...Continue Reading

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