The Thai Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Abstract
Introduction: Community pharmacists (CPs) are often the first point of contact for patients to obtain health-related advice, including on wound management. Wound care services have been proposed as a community pharmacy practice area to be promoted in Malaysia. Objectives: This study aims to explore the types of wound care services provided by Malaysian CPs, and the factors associated with its provision. Methods: This study utilized the qualitative method to collect in-depth information about the barriers and facilitators associated with the provision of wound care services among a sample of CPs. Interview transcripts were analyzed using thematic content analysis. Results: Twenty-three CPs were recruited. Most of them were female (60.9%) and working at an independent pharmacy (69.6%). All CPs had provided counseling on wound care, and a minority provided wound care services in collaboration with other health-care providers, and first aid services. Barriers for the provision of wound care services among the CPs included the limited knowledge on wound, and the lack of a dedicated area. The perceived benefits of wound care services, and patients’ demand are some facilitators identified. Conclusion: Professional pharmacy bodies may utilize the findings from this study to develop strategies to further enhance wound care services by CPs.
Publisher
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University
First Page
759
Last Page
768
Recommended Citation
Drahman, Hamidi; Abd Wahab, Mohd Shahezwan; Mustaffa, Mohd Faiz; and Suhaimi, Azyyati Mohd
(2023)
"Barriers and facilitators of wound care services provided by community pharmacists in selangor, malaysia: An exploratory qualitative study,"
The Thai Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences: Vol. 46:
Iss.
6, Article 16.
Available at:
https://digital.car.chula.ac.th/tjps/vol46/iss6/16