Continuing education needs assessment of pharmacists in the United Arab Emirates

Abstract

Interactive workshops were recognized as the most favorable format for CE in this study, computer and internet-based formats were also ranked highly by participants followed by live-in person and printed material-based programs. Topics covering innovations in pharmacy practice and disease management were at the top of priorities for pharmacists who would also like to see more certificate programs be offered to them.

Continuing professional pharmacy development needs assessment of Qatar pharmacists

“…This study represents the first assessment to characterize perceived CPPD needs in the State of Qatar and only one of two known English‐language reports of this nature for any pharmacist group in the Middle East [12] . A number of limitations to our survey warrant discussion.…”

Inhaler Technique Training and Health-Care Professionals: Effective Long-Term Solution for a Current Problem

“…3 Hence, we integrated hands-on education for HCPs into the workshop following the "train the trainer" approach; this is essential for HCPs to develop their own skills, so they can in turn educate patients to insure effective self-management behaviors. 41 Recruitment into clinical studies is one of the most challenging phases of HCP research. 42 In this study, only 40% of HCPs who were approached agreed to participate, and only 10% ultimately attended the workshop.…”

Community pharmacy in the United Arab Emirates: characteristics and workforce issues

“…Pharmacy schools within the UAE may need to offer incentives to increase participation in training students by community practitioners. The incentives may be in the form of monetary compensation, periodic offerings of continuing education programmes tailored to the pharmacists' needs, [27] and allowing the pharmacists to serve on various college posts and committees.…”