Table 5 Statements given by pharmacists regarding their counselling practice (n = 350)a
From: Counselling practices in community pharmacies in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study
Strongly agree (%) | Agree (%) | Unsure (%) | Disagree (%) | Strongly disagree (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Patients are comfortable in consulting me about their medication/medical condition | 106(30.3) | 197(56.3) | 33(9.4) | 12(3.4) | 1(0.28) |
I use all opportunities to clarify patients’ understanding of my counselling | 118(33.7) | 172(49.1) | 48(13.7) | 8(2.2) | 1(0.28) |
Patients understand the information I provide them | 87(24.8) | 172(49.1) | 68(19.4) | 13(3.7) | 3(0.85) |
I confirm and clarify the understanding of the patient | 102(29.1) | 172(49.1) | 58(16.5) | 6(1.7) | 2(0.57) |
I am satisfied with my counselling practice | 130(37.1) | 169(48.2) | 34(10) | 9(2.6) | 4(1.1) |