Tinelli, Michela 
ORCID: 0000-0002-8816-4389, Jaffray, M, Krksa, J. and Bond, Christine M.
(2007)
The MEDMAN project: evaluation of the medicines management training for community pharmacists.
Pharmacy Education, 7 (3).
pp. 207-214.
ISSN 1560-2214
Abstract
Background and Training package: A RCT was conducted to evaluate a community pharmacist-led medicines management service (MEDMAN) for patients with coronary heart disease (CHD). The aim was to evaluate training provided prior to commencement of the service. Method: Questionnaires were mailed to participating English community pharmacists at three time points to assess CHD knowledge, perceived knowledge/skills, and comfort with respect to the new service. Results: Before training (baseline; response rate 63%) pharmacists had good CHD knowledge although 50% reported needing much more knowledge. Fewer (20%) felt training in communication skills/working with GPs was needed. After training (post-training time point 1; response rate 80%), perceived knowledge and skills increased (P < 0.001). At post-training time point 2, CHD training was rated highly useful (89%), relevant (91%) and complete (74%). Pharmacists continued to feel comfortable providing the service throughout the three time points. Many (68%) undertook further training. Pharmacists' attitudes to MEDMAN were generally positive and un-related to knowledge, skills or comfort. Conclusion: Baseline CHD knowledge was good. Future training packages should include mentoring and experiential training.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Official URL: | http://pharmacyeducation.fip.org/ |
| Additional Information: | © 2007 The Authors |
| Divisions: | Social Policy LSE Health |
| Subjects: | R Medicine > R Medicine (General) R Medicine > RS Pharmacy and materia medica |
| Date Deposited: | 12 Jul 2011 08:29 |
| Last Modified: | 11 Dec 2024 23:13 |
| URI: | http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/37328 |
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