Physicians' and advanced practice providers' perceptions of the impact of embedded clinical pharmacists on the work environment in ambulatory care clinics.

Autor: Elliott AN; Ascension Via Christi, Wichita, KS.; University of Kansas School of Pharmacy, Wichita, KS, USA., Buzzard LN; Ascension Medical Group Via Christi, Wichita, KS, USA., Villa KR; University of Kansas School of Pharmacy, Lawrence, KS, USA., Gadbois NR; University of Kansas School of Pharmacy, Wichita, KS, USA.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: American journal of health-system pharmacy : AJHP : official journal of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists [Am J Health Syst Pharm] 2023 Feb 15; Vol. 80 (4), pp. 200-206.
DOI: 10.1093/ajhp/zxac323
Abstrakt: Purpose: Clinical pharmacists are recognized as valuable team members in primary care clinics due to the variety of patient care services they provide. This study examined nonpharmacist healthcare providers' perceptions of how embedded clinical pharmacists impact the work environment in ambulatory care clinics.
Summary: This was an exploratory mixed methods study consisting of semistructured interviews and a subsequent survey. Participants included attending and resident physicians, and advanced practice providers (APPs) practicing in clinics with an embedded clinical pharmacist. Coded interview transcripts were analyzed to identify themes that were used to develop a survey. Interview participants were not asked to complete the survey. Survey responses were analyzed utilizing descriptive statistics. Subgroup analysis assessed for differences in responses based on provider type, gender, clinical practice area, years of practice, and pharmacy services utilization. Fourteen physicians and APPs participated in the semistructured interviews, and 43 other providers completed the survey. In the interviews, participants stated the clinical pharmacist contributed positively in terms of work environment, workload, work-related stress, and burnout. The major themes identified were sharing patient care responsibilities, saving provider time, and being a knowledgeable resource. Survey responses were consistent with interview statements; however, the positive impact differed between nonusers and moderate to high utilizers of clinical pharmacy services. The main barrier to collaborating with clinical pharmacists was their limited availability.
Conclusion: Embedded clinical pharmacists positively impact the work environment in ambulatory care clinics by reducing provider workload, work-related stress, and burnout. Participants also noted clinical pharmacists are a trusted resource for patient care and drug information questions.
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Databáze: MEDLINE
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