Table 3 Knowledge of Tele-pharmacy among pharmacy students
Knowledge regarding Tele-pharmacy statements | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
Tele-pharmacy is available in Ethiopia | 48(13.6) | 304(86.4) |
Information Communication Technology (ICT) knowledge is important for pharmacists on how to conduct Tele-pharmacy | 277(78.7) | 75(21.3) |
Tele-pharmacy played a big role during outbreak around the world | 280(79.5) | 72(20.5) |
Tele-pharmacy does require a strong internet connection or high-performance technology | 245(69.6) | 107(30.4) |
Tele-pharmacy provides better counseling in terms of privacy and length of the session | 283(80.4) | 69(19.6) |
Tele-pharmacy solves the waiting time problem in most general hospitals | 283(80.4) | 69(19.6) |
Tele-pharmacy is also involved in ADR monitoring and reporting | 238(67.6) | 114(32.4) |
In general hospitals, Tele-pharmacy is conducted by drug information service during office hours and by emergency departments after office hours | 233(66.2) | 119(33.8) |
Patients from rural areas can have more medication access and information via Tele-pharmacy | 168(47.7) | 184(52.3) |
Tele-pharmacy services can extend hospital pharmacy services outside office hours that do not offer round-the-clock pharmacy services | 227(64.5) | 125(35.5) |