Table 4 Perception towards Tele-pharmacy among pharmacy students
Perception towards Tele-pharmacy Questions | Strongly Disagree | Disagree | Neutral | Agree | Strongly agree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Do you think Tele-pharmacy will improve the patient’s adherence to the medication? | 12(3.4) | 24(6.8) | 17(4.8) | 224(63.6) | 75(21.3) |
Do you agree Tele-pharmacy will have a higher error rate for medication dispensing and filling, as compared to traditional pharmacy? | 39(11.1) | 53(15.1) | 47(13.4) | 177(50.3) | 36(10.2) |
Do you feel Tele-pharmacy will enhance the patient’s access to the medication, especially those who are in rural areas? | 12(3.4) | 61(17.3) | 21(6.0) | 189(53.7) | 69(19.6) |
Do you think Tele-pharmacy will provide the complete privacy setting during the consultation period? | 9(2.6) | 27(7.7) | 51(14.5) | 193(54.8) | 72(20.5) |
Based on your opinion, do you agree Tele-pharmacy will increase the pharmacist’s workload and commitment? | 30(8.5) | 76(21.6) | 30(8.5) | 162(46.0) | 54(15.3) |
Do you think Tele-pharmacy is able to help patients save their money and travel time to reach the healthcare facilities? | 3(0.9) | 17(4.8) | 9(2.6) | 195(55.4) | 128(36.4) |
Are you willing to share your personal information on the online database when using Tele-pharmacy services? | 11(3.1) | 21(6.0) | 54(15.3) | 191(54.3) | 75(21.3) |
Do you think Tele-pharmacy can minimize the cost to establish pharmaceutical business in comparison to regular pharmacy? | - | 29(8.2) | 24(6.8) | 245(69.6) | 54(15.3) |
Do you think patient consultation via Tele-pharmacy will be effective? | 6(1.7) | 26(7.4) | 33(9.4) | 239(67.9) | 48(13.6) |
Do you think pharmacy schools should provide education programs on computers, IT, and Tele-pharmacy to assist in future utilization of Tele-pharmacy? | 8(2.3) | 9(2.6) | 18(5.1) | 216(61.4) | 101(28.7) |
Do you think therapeutic drug monitoring via Tele-pharmacy in rural areas will be easily monitored? | 30(8.5) | 72(20.5) | 43(12.2) | 141(40.1) | 66(18.8) |
Do you agree that security is a greater concern in a remote site Tele-pharmacy than in a traditional community pharmacy? | 9(2.6) | 56(15.9) | 45(12.8) | 173(49.1) | 69(19.6) |
Scarcity of pharmacists has caused a situation where medications are supplied without the involvement of pharmacists | 18(5.1) | 30(8.5) | 54(15.3) | 163(46.3) | 87(24.7) |
Do you agree that Tele-pharmacy is able to help to minimize this scarcity? | 15(4.3) | 6(1.7) | 39(11.1) | 211(59.9) | 81(23.0) |