Pharmacist–patient communication about medication regimen adjustment during Ramadan

Amin, Mohamed Ezzat Khamis; Chewning, Betty

doi:10.1111/ijpp.12282

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“…CPs also provide counsel or advice to clients presenting with varied signs and symptoms. Other services provided are referrals to general dental practitioners, oral health promotion services, and recommendations of oral health products. It is very likely that an individual with toothache would bypass doctors and dentists to see pharmacists for symptomatic relief.…”

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Roles of community pharmacists in improving oral health awareness in Plateau State, Northern Nigeria

Taiwo¹,

Panas

2018

International Dental Journal

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Introduction There is poor oral health awareness in Nigeria because of limited access to correct information on oral health as well as a lack of oral health‐care providers. The purpose of this study was to describe the roles of community pharmacists (CPs) in Plateau State, Northern Nigeria, as sources of oral health information in their communities. Methods A quantitative cross‐sectional study on CPs spanning the entire State. Data collection was a survey method using a structured paper‐based self‐administered questionnaire. Analysis, which included t‐tests and binary logistic regression, was carried out using SPSS ver. 23. Results A one‐sample t‐test to assess the attitudes of CPs on oral health showed that they had a very good disposition towards engaging in oral health services [advice, referrals, recommendations and basic treatment (e.g. of pain); mean = 4.54, standard deviation = 0.59, t(111) = 27.8, P < 0.001]. Although CPs presently provide some services to patients with oral health problems, 94.7% were willing to do more to advance the cause of oral health care. Training of CPs on oral health (32%), removal of restrictive policies in the health bill (1.8%) and sensitising the public (6.3%) were some suggestions on how to improve these services. Conclusion The disposition of CPs towards improving oral health could serve as a platform to help propagate oral health care and awareness in their communities. Engaging the CPs might help to reduce oral health disparities by increasing oral health awareness and improving the quality of life via cost‐effective delivery of pharmacy‐based oral health‐care services.

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Roles of community pharmacists in improving oral health awareness in Plateau State, Northern Nigeria

Taiwo¹,

Panas

2018

International Dental Journal

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“…A number of studies, the majority of which were done in non-Muslim countries, addressed the communication lapses between clinicians and patients who decide to fast during Ramadan [18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27]. At times, the topic is never addressed in clinical encounters that occur before or during Ramadan.…”

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RAMCOM: A qualitative study of clinicians’ viewpoints on a tool for communication with Muslim patients considering fasting during Ramadan

Amin

Abdelmageed

2020

PLoS ONE

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Fasting during the month of Ramadan is a basic pillar of Islam. While patients may be religiously exempted from fasting, literature indicates that the majority decide to fast. Caring for millions of Muslim patients who decide to fast during Ramadan can be challenging for clinicians around the globe. This study proposes a communication tool, RAMCOM, which aims to assist clinicians in communicating with Muslim patients considering fasting during Ramadan. It addresses the following questions: What are the clinicians' preferences for the tool in terms of Content, Format, Style, Length and language? How do clinicians perceive factors that would impact their intentions to sue the tool? What would facilitate the implementation and dissemination of the proposed tool? Methods Semi-structured interviews were conducted with a purposeful sample of clinicians in Egypt (11) and the US (10). Clinicians were purposefully sampled to assure variance in age, gender, time in practice, specialty, and religious background. Directed content analysis was conducted and emerging data were mapped to constructs within the theory of planned behavior. Iterative sampling and analysis continued until saturation was reached. Results In total, 21 clinicians were interviewed. The tool was iteratively revised according to clinicians' comments on format, content, language and usability. Factors contributing to using RAMCOM included perception of tool (need for use, perceived burden of use), perceived norm (perceived patient expectations), and ability to use tool (time, frequency of seeing patients, knowledge of Ramadan and Islam). Practice environment factors that impact the use of RAMCOM include education, early reminders, colored laminated copies, communication training, involvement of support staff, and patient education.

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“…Although Muslim patients are exempted from fasting if there is a chronic disease, one third of the sample comply with fasting rules and might adjust the medication schedule and doses. Pharmacists’ communication with patients for medication adjustments has shown significant gaps [ 60 ], particularly critical for diabetic patients [ 61 , 62 , 63 ]. Portuguese pharmacists involved in the healthcare of cultural minorities can work to adjust the therapy and contribute to the education of Muslim patients and other cultural minorities [ 43 , 62 ].…”

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Exploring Muslims’ Health-Related Behaviours in Portugal: Any Impact on Quotidian Community Pharmacy Practice?

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Muslims are a growing community in European countries. General health habits, including therapy-related behaviours, have been described, though implications to pharmacy practice might vary with the local dominant culture and setting. This exploratory study aimed to describe Muslims’ prevalent health and medication-related practices and possible implications for culturally competent community pharmacy practice. A descriptive cross-sectional survey was administered to a convenient sample of 100 participants at Lisbon Central Mosque, Portugal. Demographics, dietary, Traditional Arabic and Islamic Medicine (TAIM) and religious practices were examined, including health conditions and conventional biomedical treatments. Participant reported ailments (26%) were aligned with prevalent conditions in the general population. Ill participants were significantly associated with TAIM and Islamic dictates (p < 0.05), particularly Zam-Zam water and milk thistle usage. Participants’ orientation to dietary options and Qur’an restrictions were observed regarding forbidden substances in medication, raising issues on medication adherence for some oral dosage forms. TAIM and religious beliefs supplement illness recovery and health improvement instead of replacing conventional healthcare in a religious minority well integrated within the dominant culture. Portuguese community pharmacists should not neglect religious specificities if seamless care is delivered, enhancing professionals’ collaboration skills with multicultural patients.

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Pharmacist–patient communication about medication regimen adjustment during Ramadan

Cited by 14 publications

References 30 publications

Roles of community pharmacists in improving oral health awareness in Plateau State, Northern Nigeria

Roles of community pharmacists in improving oral health awareness in Plateau State, Northern Nigeria

RAMCOM: A qualitative study of clinicians’ viewpoints on a tool for communication with Muslim patients considering fasting during Ramadan

Exploring Muslims’ Health-Related Behaviours in Portugal: Any Impact on Quotidian Community Pharmacy Practice?

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