Perceived Needs, Barriers, and Challenges to Continuing Professional Development (CPD): A Qualitative Exploration among Hospital Pharmacists

Perceived Needs, Barriers, and Challenges to Continuing Professional Development (CPD): A Qualitative Exploration among Hospital Pharmacists

Continuing professional development (CPD) is an essential tool for healthcare professionals to remain up-to-date with the latest advancements in their field. In Saudi Arabia, pharmacists are officially registered healthcare professionals by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS). To uph...

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Published in:Pharmacy Vol. 12; no. 5; p. 140
Main Authors: Aldakhil, Sundus, Baqar, Sana Majdi, Alosaimi, Bashayr, Almuzirie, Rafal, Farooqui, Maryam, Alsahali, Saud, Almogbel, Yasser
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Switzerland MDPI AG 12-09-2024
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Subjects:
Beliefs, opinions and attitudes
Consent
Continuing education
continuing professional development
Data collection
Drug stores
Education
Hospital pharmacies
hospital pharmacists
Hospitals
Human resource management
Interviews
Methods
Participation
Pharmaceuticals
Pharmacists
practice guidelines
Professional development
Public opinion
Qualitative research
qualitative study
Saudi Arabia
Vocational guidance
Workforce
Saudi Arabia
Riyadh Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
hospital pharmacists
qualitative study
education
continuing professional development
practice guidelines
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Summary:Continuing professional development (CPD) is an essential tool for healthcare professionals to remain up-to-date with the latest advancements in their field. In Saudi Arabia, pharmacists are officially registered healthcare professionals by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS). To uphold their licensure, they must complete 40 h of CPD every two years. This qualitative study aimed to explore hospital pharmacists' perceptions, barriers, and challenges of CPD, as well as their recommendations for improving CPD activities. A qualitative descriptive approach with semi-structured face-to-face interviews was employed. Using purposive sampling, 12 hospital pharmacists were interviewed. The recorded data were transcribed and analyzed using thematic analysis. Pharmacists generally showed positive perceptions of CPD, recognizing its importance for their professional development and the provision of high-quality patient care. However, some pharmacists expressed dissatisfaction with the current system. Several barriers to participation such as heavy workloads, lack of time, and limited financial support were highlighted. The primary motivations for engaging in CPD included fulfilling regulatory requirements. Workshops were the most beneficial CPD activities among others. Additionally, importance of more specialized, practice-oriented programs was highlighted. The study provides valuable insights into the needs and challenges faced by hospital pharmacists in Saudi Arabia regarding CPD. The insights gained can inform theory, policy, and practice relating to pharmacists' CPD at both professional and governmental levels.
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ISSN:2226-4787
2226-4787
DOI:10.3390/pharmacy12050140