THE PHARMACIST’S ROLE IN MEDICATION MANAGEMENT (PHARMACISTS COUNCIL OF NIGERIA, UYO)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

TITLE PAGE

 

ABSTRACT

 

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background to the Study

1.2 Statement of the Problem

1.3 Objectives of the Study

1.4 Research Questions

1.5 Research Hypothesis

1.6 Significance of the Study

1.7 Scope of the Study

1.8 Limitations of the Study

1.9 Organization of the Study

1.10 Definition of Terms

REFERENCES

 

CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Theoretical Review

2.2.1 Role Theory

2.2.2 Systems Theory

2.2.3 Health Belief Model (HBM)

2.2.4 Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB)

2.3 Conceptual Review

2.3.1 Overview of Key Concepts

2.3.2 Evolution of the Pharmacist's Role

2.3.3 Pharmacists and Medication Safety

2.3.4 Medication Therapy Management (MTM)

2.3.5 Pharmacists in Hospital Settings

2.3.6 Role in Transitions of Care

2.3.7 Community Pharmacy Interventions

2.3.8 Chronic Disease Management

2.3.9 Antimicrobial Stewardship

2.3.10 Pharmacovigilance Contributions

2.4 Empirical Review

Summary of Literature Review

REFERENCES

 

CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Research Design

3.3 Study Area

3.4 Target Population

3.5 Sample Size Determination

3.6 Sampling Technique

3.7 Sources of Data

3.8 Research Instrument

3.9 Validity of Research Instrument

3.10 Reliability of Research Instrument

3.11 Method of Data Collection

3.12 Method of Data Analysis

3.13 Ethical Considerations

3.14 Limitations of the Methodology

3.15 Summary of the Chapter

 

CHAPTER FOUR: DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Questionnaire Administration and Response Rate

4.3 Demographic Characteristics of Respondents

4.4 Analysis According to Research Objectives and Research Questions

4.4.1 Analysis of Research Question One

4.4.2 Analysis of Research Question Two

4.4.3 Analysis of Research Question Three

4.5 Summary of Responses Based on Likert Scale

4.6 Test of Hypothesis

4.7 Discussion of Findings

4.7.1 Impact of Pharmacists' Interventions on Medication Safety

4.7.2 Pharmacists' Influence on Patient Adherence

4.7.3 Pharmacists' Contribution to Healthcare Cost Reduction and Improved Treatment Outcomes

4.7.4 Hypothesis Testing

4.8 Summary of Findings

4.9 Conclusion of Data Analysis

 

CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Summary of the Study

5.3 Summary of Findings

5.3.1 Findings on Research Question One

5.3.2 Findings on Research Question Two

5.3.3 Findings on Research Question Three

5.3.4 Findings on Test of Hypothesis

5.4 Conclusions

5.4.1 Conclusion on Medication Safety

5.4.2 Conclusion on Patient Adherence

5.4.3 Conclusion on Healthcare Cost Reduction and Treatment Outcomes

5.4.4 Conclusion on the Hypothesis

5.4.5 Overall Conclusion

5.5 Recommendations

5.5.1 Recommendations for Policy and Practice

5.5.2 Recommendations for Practice Settings

5.5.3 Recommendations for Education and Training

5.5.4 Recommendations for Further Research

5.6 Contributions to Knowledge

5.7 Limitations of the Study

5.8 Suggestions for Further Studies

5.9 Final Remarks

 

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