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AuthorRoberts, Joshua
AuthorJaam, Myriam
AuthorPaudyal, Vibhu
AuthorHadi, Muhammad Abdul
Available date2023-06-20T05:51:14Z
Publication Date2023-04-27
Publication NameBritish Journal of Clinical Pharmacology
Identifierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1111/bcp.15758
CitationRoberts, J., Jaam, M., Paudyal, V., & Hadi, M. A. (2023). Minimising Prescribing Errors: A Phenomenological Exploration of the Views and Experiences of Independent Prescribing Pharmacists. British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology.
ISSN0306-5251
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URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/44591
AbstractAims: This study aims to explore the views and experiences of independent prescribing (IP) pharmacists regarding prescribing errors and strategies to mitigate errors in practice. Methods: One-to-one online semi-structured interviews were conducted with IP pharmacists across the United Kingdom. Verbatim transcripts of the interview were generated and coded using NVivo® 12 software for thematic analysis. A mixed inductive and deductive approach was used to generate themes and sub-themes which were then mapped onto the framework of factors that influence clinical practice proposed by Vincent et al. Results: A total of 14 interviews were conducted. Participants linked the risk-averse nature of a pharmacist, self-perception of their roles as medicines experts, and previous experience of keeping checks on doctors' prescriptions as a dispenser often made them feel confident in prescribing. However, lacking adequate diagnostic skills, inadequate prescribing training programmes, and dealing with complex patients often made them feel vulnerable to committing errors. Organizational and system-related factors such as work interruptions and increased workload were identified as other factors linked to prescribing errors. Conclusions: Independent prescribing pharmacists use a variety of strategies to reduce the risk of prescribing errors. Promoting diagnostic competency in their area of practice, strengthening undergraduate and prescribing curricula, and addressing known organizational and system-related factors linked to prescribing errors can minimize errors and promote patient safety.
Languageen
PublisherWiley-Blackwell
Subjectindependent prescribing
medication errors
patient safety
pharmacy
qualitative research
TitleMinimizing prescribing errors: A phenomenological exploration of the views and experiences of independent prescribing pharmacists
TypeArticle
ESSN1365-2125
dc.accessType Open Access


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