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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Main Authors: Marie Barnard, Donna West-Strum, Yi Yang, Erin Holmes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-07-01
Series:Pharmacy
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2226-4787/6/3/66
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spelling 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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Pharmacy
community pharmacy
intimate partner violence
advanced pharmacy services
assessment
continuing professional education
pharmacy education
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Donna West-Strum
Yi Yang
Erin Holmes
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title Evaluation of a Tool to Measure Pharmacists’ Readiness to Manage Intimate Partner Violence
title_short Evaluation of a Tool to Measure Pharmacists’ Readiness to Manage Intimate Partner Violence
title_full Evaluation of a Tool to Measure Pharmacists’ Readiness to Manage Intimate Partner Violence
title_fullStr Evaluation of a Tool to Measure Pharmacists’ Readiness to Manage Intimate Partner Violence
title_full_unstemmed Evaluation of a Tool to Measure Pharmacists’ Readiness to Manage Intimate Partner Violence
title_sort evaluation of a tool to measure pharmacists’ readiness to manage intimate partner violence
publisher MDPI AG
series Pharmacy
issn 2226-4787
publishDate 2018-07-01
description 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.
topic community pharmacy
intimate partner violence
advanced pharmacy services
assessment
continuing professional education
pharmacy education
url http://www.mdpi.com/2226-4787/6/3/66
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