NCT05999279

Patient Preferences With Pharmaceutical Care: In-person Versus Digital Health

A Cross-sectional Study Addressing Lebanese Patient Preferences With Pharmaceutical Care: Traditional Versus Digital Health?

• Status: Completed
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 386 (actual)
• Sponsor: Lebanese University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 75 Years
• Healthy volunteers: —

Summary

Digital pharmaceutical care, also known as e-pharmaceutical care or telepharmacy, refers to using digital technologies to provide remote pharmaceutical care services. It involves the application of digital tools and platforms to deliver medication-related services, patient counseling, medication management, and other pharmaceutical care activities. It allows patients to access pharmaceutical services conveniently from their homes or any location with an internet connection. This is particularly beneficial for individuals with limited mobility, those living in rural or underserved areas, or patients with difficulty visiting a physical pharmacy. However, it is essential to note that while digital pharmaceutical care provides many benefits, it may only suit some patients or situations. Some individuals may still prefer face-to-face interactions or may require hands-on assistance, especially for complex medication management. Healthcare providers should assess the appropriateness of digital solutions on a case-by-case basis and ensure patient privacy and data security when implementing digital pharmaceutical care services.

Conditions

• Patient Preference

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Survey	Developed questionnaire to assess the literacy of patients + another survey to assess their preferences regarding traditional versus digital pharmaceutical care

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-07-01
• Primary completion: 2023-10-01
• Completion: 2023-10-01
• First posted: 2023-08-21
• Last updated: 2023-10-03

Locations

2 sites across 1 country: Lebanon