Saad A. AlFlan

Saad A. AlFlan

clinical pharmacy, college of pharmacy,, King Khalid University, Abhā, ‘Asīr, Saudi Arabia
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Academic Career Length

4Years (2023-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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12 May 2023 in Healthcare
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VEVigneshwaran Easwaran
Vigneshwaran Easwaran
TATahani M. Almeleebia
Tahani M. Almeleebia
MMMohammad J S Mantargi
Mohammad J S Mantargi
NKNoohu Abdulla Khan
Noohu Abdulla Khan
SASultan Alshahrani
Sultan Alshahrani
SASaad A. AlFlan
Saad A. AlFlan
Measuring patient safety culture in the community pharmacy can help with identifying areas for development. The current study is a descriptive, cross-sectional, electronic survey conducted among pharmacists working in community pharmacies located in the southern region of Saudi Arabia. The community pharmacy version of the “Pharmacy Survey on Patient Safety Culture” (PSOPSC) was used to collect data. The positive response rate (PRR) was calculated as per the guidance provided by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). Based on the PRR, two least-achieved items (<25%) were taken for further analysis to identify the possible predictors. A sum of 195 pharmacists were included in this study and most of them were working in chain pharmacies. The highest PRRs were observed with teamwork (94.99), and patient counseling (94.13), followed by physical space and environment (93.07). The lowest PRRs were observed with staffing, work pressure, and pace (47.70), followed by communication openness (72.60). Specific characteristics, such as experience and the number of working hours, are significantly related to a poor PRR. The current study results indicate that the scope for improving patient safety exists in various areas of community pharmacies. However, it is necessary to prioritize the need based on a positive response rate.