Abstract
International Journal of Pharmacology and Clinical Sciences,2021,10,4,160-168.DOI:10.5530/ijpcs.2021.10.22Published:December 2021Type:Research ArticleAuthors:Yousef Ahmed Alomi, Ghudair Tashan Alanazi, Hussa Mubarak Muwainea, and Razan Alshehri Author(s) affiliations:Yousef Ahmed Alomi*, BSc. Pharm, MSc. Clin Pharm, BCPS, BCNSP, DiBA, CDE, Critical Care Clinical Pharmacists, TPN Clinical Pharmacist, Freelancer Business Planner, Content Editor, and Data Analyst, Riyadh, SAUDI ARABIA. Ghudair Tashan Alanazi, BSc. Pharm, Pharm.D, MSc. Clin Pharm, Diploma of Epid. Critical care clinical pharmacist, Internal medicine clinical pharmacistMOH, Hafrbatin, SAUDI ARABIA. Hussa Mubarak Muwainea, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, SAUDI ARABIA. Razan Alshehri, College of Pharmacy, Taif University, Tail, SAUDI ARABIA. Abstract:Objectives: In this study, we aimed to explore the perception of pharmacists about pharmacy infection control in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Methods: In this crosssectional study, we aimed to explore the perception of pharmacists about pharmacy infection control in Saudi Arabia. We used a self-reported electronic questionnaire and distributed it to pharmacists from interns to consultants and specialists in Saudi Arabia. The survey collected demographic information of the responders and their perception of pharmacy infection control. In addition, we analyzed the barriers that prevent the implementation of pharmacy infection control in pharmacy practice. We used a 5-point Likert response scale system with close-ended questions to obtain responses. The data were collected through the Survey Monkey system and analyzed with the use of Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS), Jeffery’s Amazing Statistics Program (JASP), and Microsoft Excel (version 16) software. Results: A total of 435 pharmacists responded to the questionnaire. Of them, 212 (48.96%) were female, and 221 (51.04%) were male responders, and there was no statistically significant difference between them (p=0.665). Most of the responders were in the age group of 24–30 years (151 (34.87%)) and 36–40 years (101 (23.33%)), with statistically significant differences between all age groups (p=0.000). The majority of responders held Bachelor in Pharmacy degree (281 (64.75%)) and Master in Pharmacy degree (94 (21.66%)), and Diploma in Pharmacy (90 (20.74%)). The average score of physician perceptions of pharmacy infection control was 3.47. Furthermore, high scores were obtained for the element “the system in my healthcare institution including policies and procedures related to pharmacy infection control is good at minimizing the occurrence of infection-related problems inside or outside pharmacy” (3.96) and “the pharmacy infection control implementation has led to positive changes for patients and healthcare institution” (3.83). The average score for the element “perceptions of barriers that prevent you from implementing pharmacy infection control” was 3.39. In addition, high scores were obtained for the elements “Level of clinical knowledge of pharmacy infection control” (4.10) and “Uncertain association between the pharmacy infection control and the drug-related infection” (3.65). The scores for single-test reliability analysis for McDonald’s ω was 0.838, Cronbach’s α was0.837, Gutmann’s λ2 was 0.849, Gutmann’s λ6 was 0.910, and Greater Lower Bound was 0.960. Conclusion: The perception of pharmacy infection control in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was found to be satisfactory. Therefore, we need to implement and provide periodic education and training in pharmacy infection control in Saudi Arabia to improve the perception. Keywords:Control, Infection, Perception, Pharmacy, Saudi Arabia.View:PDF (309.75 KB) PDFClick here to download the PDF file. Images Perception of Pharmacists about Pharmacy Infection Control in Saudi Arabia
Highlights
Over the past few years, several policies with regard to practices and administration in pharmacy have been established in Saudi Arabia. [1,2] In addition, new initiatives and clinical pharmacy services have been started that are comparable with New Saudi Vision 2030 and strategic pharmacy plan.[3]
Most of the responders belonged to the community pharmacy (81 (18.62%)), Ministry of Health (MOH) hospitals (69 (15.86%)), and military hospitals (49 (11.26%)), with statistically significant differences between working sites (p=0.000)
We showed that various barriers prevent or delay the implementation of the pharmacy infection control system
Summary
Over the past few years, several policies with regard to practices and administration in pharmacy have been established in Saudi Arabia. [1,2] In addition, new initiatives and clinical pharmacy services have been started that are comparable with New Saudi Vision 2030 and strategic pharmacy plan.[3]. [1,2] In addition, new initiatives and clinical pharmacy services have been started that are comparable with New Saudi Vision 2030 and strategic pharmacy plan.[3] Some of the previous studies have discussed the perception of pharmacists about pharmacy practice programs, which showed a positive attitude of pharmacists in establishing the services.[4,5,6] most pharmacists agree that the various challenges prevent the implementation of pharmacy practice programs.[4] Infection control plays an active role in pharmacy practice, emphasizing intravenous admixture services.[7] infection control skills are essential during a pandemic and public emergencies.[8,9,10] the new initiative program’s unique infection control for pharmacy services was suggested to be implemented locally.[11,12] The perception of pharmacy infection control is required to declare the pharmacist’s perception to stimulate and encourage the pharmacist to implement the new guidelines. Most of the investigations did not zoom on the current topic.[13,14,15,16] in this study, we aimed to explore the perception of pharmacists about pharmacy infection control in Saudi Arabia
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