Pharmacy 4.0: Assessing the knowledge and perceptions of dispensing pharmacists and pharmacy students

Najat LECHHAB; Ayman CHERQAOUI; Adnane Benmoussa; Youssef khayati; Yassir Bousliman; Fayssal JHILAL JHILAL; Najib Al Idrissi

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Pharmacy 4.0: Assessing the knowledge and perceptions of dispensing pharmacists and pharmacy students

Authors:

Najat LECHHAB | Ayman CHERQAOUI | Adnane Benmoussa | Youssef khayati | Yassir Bousliman | Fayssal JHILAL JHILAL | Najib Al Idrissi

Publisher:

The National Center for Scientific and Technical Research, Morocco

Journal:

Journal of Innovation and Digital Health Vol.1 Issue 2, pp.106-131

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

9/2024

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001847342

pISSN:

3009-5417

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Abstract:

 The profession of dispensing pharmacist is constantly evolving, particularly with the advent of digitalization in the healthcare field. In order to modernize their practices, pharmacists need to integrate 4.0 technology into their profession, moving from a traditional to a more innovative approach. The main aim of our study is to assess the knowledge and perceptions of dispensing pharmacists and pharmacy students regarding 4.0 technology. We conducted a cross-sectional, analytical study over a 4-month period, using an anonymous questionnaire. Data analysis was carried out using JAMOVI software to identify any associations between the various results. A total of 153 participants took part in the study, 68% of whom were women. The majority of participants (54.9%) were in the 21-28 age bracket. Of these, 41.8% were practicing pharmacists and 37.3% were PhD students. In terms of knowledge of 4.0 technologies, 21.6% were familiar with this concept, 27.5% with the Internet of Things, 40.5% with pharmacy robots, 23.5% with advanced communication technologies and 88.9% with artificial intelligence. What's more, 86.3% of participants said they were ready to adopt these technologies, while 43.1% thought they could lead to job losses for pharmacists. Our results clearly underline the transformative potential of 4.0 technology for dispensing pharmacy, with positive impacts on operational efficiency, service quality and customer experience. However, they also reveal disparities in understanding and acceptance of these technologies.

Article Details

Pharmacy 4.0: Assessing the knowledge and perceptions of dispensing pharmacists and pharmacy students

Authors:

Najat LECHHAB | Ayman CHERQAOUI | Adnane Benmoussa | Youssef khayati | Yassir Bousliman | Fayssal JHILAL JHILAL | Najib Al Idrissi

Publisher:

The National Center for Scientific and Technical Research, Morocco

Journal:

Journal of Innovation and Digital Health Vol.1 Issue 2, pp.106-131

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

9/2024

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001847342

pISSN:

3009-5417

Pharmacy 4.0

Technology 4.0

Pharmacist

Pharmacy students

Tele pharmacy

Issues

Article Details

Pharmacy 4.0: Assessing the knowledge and perceptions of dispensing pharmacists and pharmacy students

Authors: Najat LECHHAB | Ayman CHERQAOUI | Adnane Benmoussa | Youssef khayati | Yassir Bousliman | Fayssal JHILAL JHILAL | Najib Al Idrissi

Publisher: The National Center for Scientific and Technical Research, Morocco

Journal: Journal of Innovation and Digital Health Vol.1 Issue 2, pp.106-131

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 9/2024

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001847342

pISSN: 3009-5417

Pharmacy 4.0

Technology 4.0

Pharmacist

Pharmacy students

Tele pharmacy

Issues

Authors:

Najat LECHHAB | Ayman CHERQAOUI | Adnane Benmoussa | Youssef khayati | Yassir Bousliman | Fayssal JHILAL JHILAL | Najib Al Idrissi

Publisher:

The National Center for Scientific and Technical Research, Morocco

Journal:

Journal of Innovation and Digital Health Vol.1 Issue 2, pp.106-131

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

9/2024

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001847342

pISSN:

3009-5417