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Open Access 01-08-2008 | Research Article

The general pharmacy work explored in The Netherlands

Author: M. P. Mark

Published in: International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy | Issue 4/2008

Abstract

Objective To determine the frequency and nature of general pharmacy work at three Dutch community pharmacies. Methods In a purposive and convenience sample of three Dutch community pharmacies the general work was investigated. Multi-dimensional work sampling (MDWS) was used. The study took six weeks: two weeks at each pharmacy. Main outcome measure The number of care related items emerging in the general work. Results Care related work represented 34% of all pharmacy activities. Conclusion Although care related work was present at all three studied pharmacies, this part of the work still needs serious attention of Dutch pharmacists in order to advance pharmaceutical care. It is suggested that an efficient pharmacy organization in combination with robotization, task specialization, and interior design can expand the care related work at the pharmacy.

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Title: The general pharmacy work explored in The Netherlands
Author: M. P. Mark
Publication date: 01-08-2008
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Published in: International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy / Issue 4/2008
Print ISSN: 2210-7703
Electronic ISSN: 2210-7711
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11096-007-9186-z

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