Students Research in Progress
Sunday, October 13, 2024
12:45 PM–02:15 PM
Abstract
Introduction:
Pharmacists are often the primary source of information for patients seeking non-prescription products, and are well positioned to provide information regarding preventative care and harm reduction counseling. However, studies demonstrate that community pharmacists often provide incomplete or inaccurate information regarding the accessibility and use of emergency contraception, naloxone, and fentanyl test strips. Regulations regarding product access have changed significantly over the past decade, transitioning to direct pharmacy access or OTC status. These changes may contribute to pharmacist, pharmacy staff, and patient confusion.
Research Question or Hypothesis:
Is a brief mobile micro-learning module an acceptable tool for pharmacist learning, and can it improve pharmacist knowledge regarding oral emergency contraception, naloxone, fentanyl test strips, and safe medication disposal?
Study Design:
Quantitative, Cross-sectional, Pre-post surveys
Methods:
Licensed community pharmacists in Georgia practicing in a small (U-Save It) and large (Kroger) pharmacy chain will participate in digital mobile micro-learning modules. These 5-10 minute smartphone-based educational modules cover emergency contraception, naloxone, fentanyl test strips, and medication disposal. Modules were developed by researchers, reviewed by two content experts, and tested by 7 pharmacists via a recorded think-aloud interview protocol. Qualitative data from these semi-structured interviews was collated and used for module revision. Community pharmacists will complete pre- and post-surveys regarding demographics, clinical knowledge, stocking and distribution practices, and willingness to provide these products. Post- surveys will be administered immediately after the modules and after 30 days to assess knowledge retention. Questions will be guided by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) to evaluate implementation of the microlearning tool in community pharmacy settings.
Descriptive statistics will be used to summarize the collected data and pharmacist characteristics. Chi-square test will assess differences between pre- and post-test knowledge scores. A p-value of < 0.05 will be considered statistically significant for all analyses.
Results:
pending; in progress
Conclusion:
pending; in progress
Presenting Author
Alisa Siebenmorgan PharmD CandidateUniversity of Georgia College of Pharmacy
Authors
Emma Cloud PharmD Candidate
University of Georgia
Jordan Khail PharmD
University of Georgia College of Pharmacy
Russ Palmer Ph.D.
Smita Rawal Ph.D.
University of Georgia College of Pharmacy
Katie Smith M.Ed, MS
University of Georgia College of Pharmacy
Rebecca H. Stone PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, FCCP
University of Georgia College of Pharmacy