Assessing the Impact of Recent Regulatory Changes on the Scope of Practice and Responsibilities of Pharmacy Technicians

Authors: Abdulrahman A. Bin Mousa, Abdulaziz H. Alkhathami, Ibrahim M. Hagawi, Mohammed N. Alshammari, Yousef A. Alzeer

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13694961

Short DOI: https://doi.org/gt97r8

Country: Saudi Arabia

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Abstract: This study explores the impact of recent regulatory changes on the scope of practice, autonomy, job satisfaction, and professional development of pharmacy technicians in inpatient and outpatient hospital settings. A cross-sectional quantitative survey was conducted with 50 pharmacy technicians, including 30 from inpatient and 20 from outpatient settings. The findings indicate that the majority of technicians experienced an expansion in their responsibilities, with 70% reporting increased job responsibilities and 60% reporting enhanced autonomy. Inpatient technicians generally reported more positive outcomes, including higher job satisfaction and professional development opportunities, compared to their outpatient counterparts. However, challenges such as increased workload and stress were more prominent in outpatient settings. The study underscores the need for tailored support and training to optimize the benefits of regulatory changes for pharmacy technicians across different hospital settings.

Keywords: Pharmacy technicians, regulatory changes, scope of practice, autonomy, job satisfaction, professional development, inpatient settings, outpatient settings.

Paper Id: 231136

Published On: 2019-08-06

Published In: Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2019

Cite This: Assessing the Impact of Recent Regulatory Changes on the Scope of Practice and Responsibilities of Pharmacy Technicians - Abdulrahman A. Bin Mousa, Abdulaziz H. Alkhathami, Ibrahim M. Hagawi, Mohammed N. Alshammari, Yousef A. Alzeer - IJIRMPS Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2019. DOI 10.5281/zenodo.13694961

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