Journal of Applied Pharmacy
Open Access
ISSN: 1920-4159
+44 1300 500008
ISSN: 1920-4159
+44 1300 500008
Al Zaidan M
Aspetar, Qatar Orthopedic and Sport Medicine Hospital,
Doha
Qatar
Review Article
Perceptions and Satisfaction of Pharmacy Staff towards the Orientation
Program at the Specialized Hospitals in Qatar: A Cross-Sectional Study
Author(s): Al Zaidan M, Al Siyabi K, Ibrahim MI, Saad A, Rustom F and Abukhadijah HAl Zaidan M, Al Siyabi K, Ibrahim MI, Saad A, Rustom F and Abukhadijah H
Background: Quality health personnel are an important asset to the healthcare institution which will benefit the patients and the society.
Objective: To study pharmacists’ and pharmacy technicians’ perceptions and satisfaction towards the structured pharmacy orientation program at two specialized hospitals.
Methods: A cross-sectional, observational study was conducted from January 2010 till April 2013 using an online validated and piloted questionnaire. The questionnaire consisted of 3 parts: Pharmacy staff socio-demographic and practice characteristics, perceptions and satisfaction. There were 8 perception statements related to the orientation’s site, 11 perception statements related to the mentors, and an overall satisfaction question. A five points Likert type scale was used in the questionnair.. View More»
DOI:
10.21065/1920-4159.1000249