The evaluation of patient self-completion concordance forms used in community pharmacy: a comparison of two European countries

Objectives To evaluate the use of patient self‐completion concordance forms in Dutch and Bulgarian pharmacies. Second, to show any differences in pharmacy practice and patient behaviour in two European countries: the Netherlands and Bulgaria. Methods A random sample of 500 pharmacies were approached...

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Published in:The International journal of pharmacy practice 2014-06, Vol.22 (3), p.186-192
Main Authors: Geurts, Marlies M.E., Zuydgeest, Iris A., Walser, Sabine, Kijlstra, Nico B., Petkova, Valentina, de Gier, Johan J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bulgaria
community pharmacy
Community Pharmacy Services
delivery of care
Drug stores
Humans
medicines management
Netherlands
patient behaviour
Patient Participation
Pharmacists
primary care
Professional-Patient Relations
Referral and Consultation
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Summary:Objectives To evaluate the use of patient self‐completion concordance forms in Dutch and Bulgarian pharmacies. Second, to show any differences in pharmacy practice and patient behaviour in two European countries: the Netherlands and Bulgaria. Methods A random sample of 500 pharmacies were approached per country. Patients at the start of a chronic treatment were invited to participate. At the first dispensing patients received a self‐completion concordance form (SCCF). Patients were asked to fill in the SCCF at home and bring it to the appointment for their consultation at the second dispensing. After the consultations patients and pharmacists were asked to fill in a questionnaire. Key findings Twenty‐four Dutch pharmacies (99 patients) and 41 Bulgarian pharmacies (241 patients) sent back study results. A higher proportion of Bulgarian patients answered questions on the SCCF compared to Dutch patients. Patients from both countries are satisfied with the SCCF, consultation and newly started medicine. Conclusions Although differences between pharmacies from the Netherlands and Bulgaria exist, the SCCF can be used at the start of chronic treatment. More research in other European countries will be necessary to further develop the use of the SCCF in community pharmacies. Eventually this could be used to develop indicators to measure patient involvement in pharmaceutical care.
ISSN:0961-7671
2042-7174
DOI:10.1111/ijpp.12055