Pharmacists' practice in providing pharmaceutical services of treating pediatric diarrhea in pharmacies: a qualitative study
Penulis/Author
Hananditia Rachma Pramestutie (1); Prof. Dr. Susi Ari Kristina, S.Farm., M.Kes., Apt. (2); dr. M. Lutfan Lazuardi, M.Kes., Ph.D. (3); apt. Anna Wahyuni Widayanti, M.P.H., Ph.D (4)
Tanggal/Date
2023
Kata Kunci/Keyword
Abstrak/Abstract
Background: Diarrhea is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in developing countries. Pharmacists in pharmacies are essential in managing the treatment of diarrhea in children and its prevention, particularly in preventing dehydration in children with diarrhea. Objective: This study aims to explore the practice of pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical services related to treating diarrhea in children in pharmacies Method: The research was conducted using a qualitative, non-experimental method through in-depth interviews. Interviews were conducted face-to-face. Informants were recruited until data saturation, and ten pharmacist informants were obtained. Data validity was assessed through credibility testing with member checking, transferability testing with a detailed description, dependability testing, and confirmability testing through peer debriefing. Interview results were analyzed descriptively using an inductive reasoning process. Result: In practice, not all pharmacists obtain complete drug information, make recommendations for appropriate treatment of childhood diarrhea, and provide complete drug information. The lack of updated knowledge and limited human resources hinder the implementation of pharmaceutical services related to pediatric diarrhea therapy in pharmacies. Conclusion: Pharmacists have a role in preventing and treating diarrhea in children because they are health professionals who can be found in pharmacies and whom the public can consult about treating diarrhea in their children
