Perceptions of Healthcare Professionals Toward Clinical Pharmacy Practice in Egypt

NCT07248150 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: FMBSUREC/03102023/Tony
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 2,000
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study aims to explore how healthcare professionals in Egypt perceive the role of clinical pharmacists within hospital practice. It is an observational cross-sectional survey designed to gather opinions and attitudes toward clinical pharmacy services. The information collected will help identify areas that can improve collaboration between pharmacists and other healthcare team members and support future development of clinical pharmacy practice in Egypt.

Conditions

Perception of Clinical Pharmacy Practice

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Perception Score Toward Clinical Pharmacy Practice

  from July 2024 to October 2024

Study Arms (1)

Healthcare Professionals Survey Group

Other: Survey Questionnaire

Interventions

Survey Questionnaire OTHER

A structured, self-administered questionnaire developed by the research team to assess healthcare professionals' perceptions, attitudes, and level of trust toward clinical pharmacy practice in hospital settings. The survey was distributed both online and in paper form across different hospitals in Egypt. No clinical or therapeutic intervention was performed.

Healthcare Professionals Survey Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

This study included healthcare professionals working in Egyptian hospitals, such as physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and physical therapists. All participants were adults aged 18 years or older and voluntarily completed a structured questionnaire designed to assess their perceptions and attitudes toward clinical pharmacy practice.

You may qualify if:

• Healthcare professionals currently working in hospital settings in Egypt.
• Includes physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and physical therapists.
• Participants aged 18 years or older.
• Willing to voluntarily complete the study questionnaire (online or paper form).

You may not qualify if:

• Individuals not belonging to the healthcare team.
• Students, administrative staff, or non-clinical workers.
• Participants younger than 18 years old.
• Incomplete or duplicate survey responses.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Beni-Suef University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Faculty of Pharmacy - Beni-Suef University

Cairo (Beni Suef Site), Beni Suweif Governorate, 62511, Egypt

Location

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Surveys and Questionnaires

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Data Collection; Epidemiologic Methods; Investigative Techniques; Health Care Evaluation Mechanisms; Quality of Health Care; Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation; Public Health; Environment and Public Health

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: clinical pharmacist and PHD researcher

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 18, 2025
• First Posted: November 25, 2025
• Study Start: July 1, 2024
• Primary Completion: October 1, 2024
• Study Completion: October 3, 2024
• Last Updated: November 25, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-11

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

EG (1)