Continuing professional development for pharmacists in three countries with developing health systems

Saba Shamim; Huma  Rasheed; Zaheer-Ud-Din Babar

doi:10.1016/j.cptl.2021.01.002

Continuing professional development for pharmacists in three countries with developing health systems

Saba Shamim, Huma Rasheed, Zaheer-Ud-Din Babar

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Abstract

Introduction
The role of pharmacists in healthcare is undergoing transformation throughout the world. The continuing professional development (CPD) model has motivated pharmacists in developed countries to adopt lifelong learning. This is vital to improve competence and to optimize patient care. This study aimed to explore the existence and understanding of CPD in Ghana, Pakistan, and Trinidad and Tobago, the barriers faced in development of a CPD model, and probable policies needed to build/improve such a model.

Methods
Audiotaped qualitative in-depth interviews were conducted, transcribed, and coded with pharmacy stakeholders, including academics, community pharmacists, and regulatory professionals. A thematic analysis of the transcribed data led to the extraction of the main themes.

Results
The findings showed a process of establishment of CPD for pharmacists in Ghana, whereas in Pakistan, Trinidad, and Tobago there was no CPD model.

Conclusions
These findings indicate the need for a realistic, relevant, and mandatory program of CPD in these countries.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	471-478
Number of pages	8
Journal	Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning
Volume	13
Issue number	5
Early online date	3 Feb 2021
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cptl.2021.01.002
Publication status	Published - 1 May 2021

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