Investigating Public Pharmacists' Awareness, Perspectives, and Functions in Pediatric Palliative Management: Facilitators and Obstacles
Keywords:
Public Pharmacists, Pediatric Palliative Management, Community-based Pharmacies, Pharmaceutical Storefronts, Awareness, PerspectivesAbstract
Pain is a frequent issue, and the use of painkillers is widespread. Public Pharmacists (PP) serve as the main interfaces for patients and may significantly influence the direction of reasonable medication or unconventional pain treatment approaches. Nonetheless, there are no definitive academic programs or standardized norms to facilitate this position, and the awareness of this prospective job remains limited. This research investigated PP's awareness, perspectives, and functions in Pediatric Palliative Management (PPM) at Community-based Pharmacies (CbP) and Pharmaceutical Storefronts (PSs). An exploratory study was performed using SPSS version 25 to collect, analyze, and evaluate the information. The study further examined possible facilitators and obstacles and the application of current regulations. Of the 125 PPs solicited for the research, 100 consented to participate and submitted the survey responses. When evaluating alternative options, 37.2% concur that the exclusive use of analgesics and adjuvant medicines may successfully manage chronic pain, whereas a notable minority (28.1%) either dissent or maintain a neutral stance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is extensively supported as an early intervention, with 52.8% of individuals in agreement and 17.2% in strong agreement, underscoring its acknowledgment as a non-pharmacological approach for chronic pain management. Ultimately, a significant majority (62.1%) of participants agree that the selection of painkillers should be predicated on pain severity, with 21.3% expressing a strong endorsement of this methodology.
Downloads
Metrics
References
Ali A. A qualitative investigation of lay and professional perspectives of community pharmacy extended palliative care services (Doctoral dissertation, University of Nottingham).
Nahavandi R, Khezri M, Rabiei S, Altan Ö. Extending the shelf life of Artemia urmiana during frozen storage using Vitamin E treatment. International Journal of Aquatic Research and Environmental Studies. 2024;4(1):101-113. http://doi.org/10.70102/IJARES/V4I1/9
Chi NC, Fu YK, Nakad L, Barani E, Gilbertson-White S, Tripp-Reimer T, Herr K. Family caregiver challenges in pain management for patients with advanced illnesses: A systematic review. Journal of Palliative Medicine. 2022;25(12):1865-1876. https://doi.org/10.1089/jpm.2020.0806
Ziwei M, Han LL, Hua ZL. Herbal blends: Uncovering their therapeutic potential for modern medicine. Clinical Journal for Medicine, Health and Pharmacy. 2023;1(1):32-47.
Mitchell S, Slowther AM, Coad J, Bertaud S, Dale J. Facilitators and barriers to the delivery of palliative care to children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions: A qualitative study of the experiences and perceptions of healthcare professionals. Archives of Disease in Childhood. 2022;107(1):59-64. https://doi.org/10.1136/archdischild-2021-321808
Ramakrishnan J, Ravi Sankar G, Thavamani K. Publication growth and research in India on lung cancer literature: A bibliometric study. Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services. 2019;9(S1):44-47. https://doi.org/10.51983/ijiss.2019.9.S1.566
Jacques ER, Alexandridis P. Tablet scoring: Current practice, fundamentals, and knowledge gaps. Applied Sciences. 2019;9(15):3066. https://doi.org/10.3390/app9153066
Mathew C, Asha P. FedProx: FedSplit algorithm based federated learning for statistical and system heterogeneity in medical data communication. Journal of Internet Services and Information Security. 2024;14(3):353-370. https://doi.org/10.58346/jisis.2024.i3.021
Aston J, Wilson KA, Terry DR. The treatment-related experiences of parents, children and young people with regular prescribed medication. International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy. 2019;41:113-121. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11096-018-0756-z
Surekha S, Sindhu S, Veerappan S, Arvinth N. Bibliometric study: Natural and engineering sciences. Natural and Engineering Sciences. 2024;9(2):376-385. https://doi.org/10.28978/nesciences.1574466
Greenfield K, Holley S, Schoth DE, Harrop E, Howard RF, Bayliss J, Liossi C. A mixed-methods systematic review and meta-analysis of barriers and facilitators to paediatric symptom management at end of life. Palliative Medicine. 2020;34(6):689-707. https://doi.org/10.1177/0269216320907065
Gharbali AG, Ardekani AA, Mohammadi AM. Computer-aided discrimination of benign and malignant thyroid nodules by ultrasound imaging. International Academic Journal of Science and Engineering. 2017;4(1):74-83.
Yabeyu AB, Haile KT, Molore S. Community pharmacy professionals' knowledge, attitude, and practice with regard to pediatric pain management. Integrated Pharmacy Research and Practice. 2023;1-9. https://doi.org/10.2147/IPRP.S391415
Kumar BS, Karpagavalli S, Keerthana K, Krishnaja A. Automatic segmentation of colon cancer using SAM AI. Archives for Technical Sciences. 2024;2(31):296-304. https://doi.org/10.70102/afts.2024.1631.296
Samadi H, Doustkam M. Investigating the effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) on marital compatibility and life expectancy in infertile women. International Academic Journal of Social Sciences. 2014;1(1):16-27.
Zahn J, Hoerning A, Trollmann R, Rascher W, Neubert A. Manipulation of medicinal products for oral administration to paediatric patients at a German university hospital: An observational study. Pharmaceutics. 2020;12(6):583. https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics12060583
Khan D, Kirby D, Bryson S, Shah M, Mohammed AR. Paediatric specific dosage forms: Patient and formulation considerations. International Journal of Pharmaceutics. 2022;616:121501. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpharm.2022.121501
Baratiri F, Zanella C, Roverato B, Mengato D, Camuffo L, Pivato L, Zanin A. The role and perception of the caregiver in a specialized pediatric palliative care center in medicine preparation and administration: A survey study. Italian Journal of Pediatrics. 2024;50(1):238. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13052-024-01809-4
Mujtaba SH, Gazerani P. Exploring the role of community pharmacists in pain management: Enablers and challenges. Pharmacy. 2024;12(4):111. https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmacy12040111
Karimov N, Sattorova Z. A systematic review and bibliometric analysis of emerging technologies for sustainable healthcare management policies. Global Perspectives in Management. 2024;2(2):31-40.
Wilhelmsen NC, Eriksson T. Medication adherence interventions and outcomes: An overview of systematic reviews. European Journal of Hospital Pharmacy. 2019;26(4):187-192. https://doi.org/10.1136/ejhpharm-2018-001725
Rohmalimna A, Yeau O, Sie P. The role of parental parenting in the formation of the child's self-concept. World Psychology. 2022;1(2):36-45. https://doi.org/10.55849/wp.v1i2.99
Baba K, Egawa S. On the order of search for personal identification with biometric images. Journal of Wireless Mobile Networks, Ubiquitous Computing, and Dependable Applications. 2013;4(2):97-103.
Downloads
Published
How to Cite
Issue
Section
License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
You are free to:
- Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format
- Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially.
Terms:
- Attribution — You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use.
- No additional restrictions — You may not apply legal terms or technological measures that legally restrict others from doing anything the license permits.