Knowledge and perceptions of graduating BS pharmacy students in Metro Manila to counsel on the use of medical devices for diabetes management: A cross-sectional study
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.46542/pe.2024.241.782792Keywords:
Glucometer, Insulin pen, Insulin syringe, Medical device, Patient counselling, Pharmacy studentAbstract
Background: Insulin syringe, insulin pen, and glucometers are crucial for diabetes management, but improper use can cause harm. Effective patient counselling by pharmacy professionals can reduce errors. This study evaluates the knowledge, perceived capability, and preparedness of graduating BS Pharmacy students in Metro Manila to counsel patients on diabetes management devices.
Methods: A cross-sectional online survey (Google Forms) was conducted with 212 students from 7 Philippine Association of College of Pharmacy (PACOP) member pharmacy schools in Metro Manila, using stratified random sampling. The survey assessed knowledge and perceived capability regarding medical devices used for diabetes management.
Results: A significant proportion of participants had low knowledge of insulin syringes (51.89%), insulin pens (26.89%), and glucometers (12.26%). Despite this, most participants reported high perceived capability in counselling on insulin syringes (77.36%), insulin pens (79.72%), and glucometers (85.38%). The presence of course hours was positively correlated with perceived capability: insulin syringe course hours (p = 0.003), insulin syringe practical course hours (p = 0.049), insulin pen course hours (p = 0.032), glucometer course hours (p = 0.003), and glucometer practical course hours (p = 0.006). Laboratory course hours negatively affected glucometer knowledge (coefficient = -0.53, p = 0.029).
Conclusion: Graduating BS Pharmacy students in Metro Manila exhibit low knowledge but high perceived capability in counselling on diabetes management devices. Course hours enhance perceived counselling capability, indicating a need to review the BS Pharmacy curriculum in the Philippines.
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