Journal of Applied Pharmacy
Open Access
ISSN: 1920-4159
ISSN: 1920-4159
Kenneth C. Hohmeier
193 Polk Ave, Suite 2D, Nashville, TN 37210
Tanzania
Research Article
Patient Preferences on Participation in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary
Disease Practice-based Research in a Community Pharmacy Setting
Author(s): Kenneth C. Hohmeier and Andrew MasselinkKenneth C. Hohmeier and Andrew Masselink
Objective: To investigate patient preferences on community pharmacist-led practice-based research to inform the development of a multi-site, practice-based research protocol.
Methods: Paper surveys were administered at the point-of-care to patients eligible to participate in a COPD disease state management (DSM) program. Eligibility was determined based on fill history and the survey was completed anonymously. Descriptive statistics are reported.
Results: A total of 22 individuals were recruited to participate during the five months of data collection, and 12 participated (55% response rate). When asked if their pharmacist could play a role in improving the patient’s COPD control, 92% of patients agreed or strongly agreed. A majority of patients (92%,) agreed that they would be interested in participating in .. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/1920-4159.1000214