Evaluation of a Tool to Measure Pharmacists’ Readiness to Manage Intimate Partner Violence
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a public health problem that demands a comprehensive health care response. Provider education and training is needed for the entire health care team, including pharmacists, to competently care for IPV-impacted patients. Standardized assessments are needed to determ...
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doaj-04e73d7b02d449d882eca6bf5a42ac902020-11-25T02:32:53ZengMDPI AGPharmacy2226-47872018-07-01636610.3390/pharmacy6030066pharmacy6030066Evaluation of a Tool to Measure Pharmacists’ Readiness to Manage Intimate Partner ViolenceMarie Barnard0Donna West-Strum1Yi Yang2Erin Holmes3Department of Pharmacy Administration, School of Pharmacy, University of Mississippi, 223 Faser Hall, University, MS 38677, USADepartment of Pharmacy Administration, School of Pharmacy, University of Mississippi, 223 Faser Hall, University, MS 38677, USADepartment of Pharmacy Administration, School of Pharmacy, University of Mississippi, 223 Faser Hall, University, MS 38677, USADepartment of Pharmacy Administration, School of Pharmacy, University of Mississippi, 223 Faser Hall, University, MS 38677, USAIntimate partner violence (IPV) is a public health problem that demands a comprehensive health care response. Provider education and training is needed for the entire health care team, including pharmacists, to competently care for IPV-impacted patients. Standardized assessments are needed to determine need for training and to evaluate the effectiveness of IPV training initiatives. The Physician Readiness to Manage Intimate Partner Violence Survey (PREMIS) has previously been validated for physicians. This study adapted and evaluated the PREMIS instrument for use with pharmacists to assess knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, and intentions related to IPV and IPV screening. A total of 144 surveys from community pharmacists were analyzed. Pharmacists had low levels of IPV knowledge. Exploratory factor analysis revealed a five-factor structure: workplace and self-efficacy, preparation, legal requirements, alcohol and drugs, and constraints. This instrument can be utilized to guide the development and implementation of IPV-related training initiatives for pharmacists.http://www.mdpi.com/2226-4787/6/3/66community pharmacyintimate partner violenceadvanced pharmacy servicesassessmentcontinuing professional educationpharmacy education |
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Evaluation of a Tool to Measure Pharmacists’ Readiness to Manage Intimate Partner Violence |
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Evaluation of a Tool to Measure Pharmacists’ Readiness to Manage Intimate Partner Violence |
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Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a public health problem that demands a comprehensive health care response. Provider education and training is needed for the entire health care team, including pharmacists, to competently care for IPV-impacted patients. Standardized assessments are needed to determine need for training and to evaluate the effectiveness of IPV training initiatives. The Physician Readiness to Manage Intimate Partner Violence Survey (PREMIS) has previously been validated for physicians. This study adapted and evaluated the PREMIS instrument for use with pharmacists to assess knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, and intentions related to IPV and IPV screening. A total of 144 surveys from community pharmacists were analyzed. Pharmacists had low levels of IPV knowledge. Exploratory factor analysis revealed a five-factor structure: workplace and self-efficacy, preparation, legal requirements, alcohol and drugs, and constraints. This instrument can be utilized to guide the development and implementation of IPV-related training initiatives for pharmacists. |
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community pharmacy intimate partner violence advanced pharmacy services assessment continuing professional education pharmacy education |
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