A comparative analysis of pharmacists' self-confidence beliefs for regular U-500 (concentrated) insulin and U-100 insulin
Journal Title: Journal of Diabetology and Endocrinology - Year 2016, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
The purpose of this research was to assess pharmacist confidence levels in the accurate and safe counseling on Humulin R regular U-500 (concentrated) insulin compared to U-100 insulin. The investigators developed a 34-item survey instrument assessing pharmacist insulin counseling confidence levels. Categories measured included demographics, common insulin patient counseling practices, pharmacist confidence levels, and perceived barriers. A survey invitation was emailed to East Tennessee State University Gatton College of Pharmacy preceptors every 2 weeks over a six-week period. Descriptive and parametric statistics were used to examine response frequencies and differences in confidence levels. A response rate of 30% (n=138) was received. Most respondents (70%) practice in an outpatient setting (i.e., ambulatory care, chain, or independent pharmacies) and over 80% indicated they have dispensed U-500. Overall, pharmacists feel less confident in their ability to dispense and safely counsel patients on U-500 insulin compared to U-100 (p<0.001). The largest perceived barriers were job-related time constraints and a lack of knowledge about U-500 insulin. Pharmacists have lower confidence in their ability to counsel patients prescribed U-500 insulin compared with U-100 insulin types. Future research is warranted to determine what training and/or resources would improve confidence levels.
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Hess R, Renfro C
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- DOI 10.14312/2398-0281.2016-2
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