title: Patients' Experiences Using a Brief Screening Tool for Medication-Related Problems in a Community Pharmacy Setting.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The objective of this study was to explore patient perceptions and the practical implication of using a brief 9-item scale to screen for medication-related problems in community pharmacies.
  
  
  METHODS
  Semistructured, audio-recorded, telephonic interviews were conducted with 40 patients who completed the scale and reviewed its results with their pharmacist. Audio recordings were transcribed verbatim and analyzed using qualitative methods to identify themes.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Patients generally reported the scale was simple to complete and could be used easily in other community pharmacies. Participants shared they had increased understanding of their medications and confidence that their medication therapy was appropriate. Several patients reported having actual medication-related problems identified and resolved through the use of the scale. Patients also reported improved relationships with pharmacists and heightened belief in the value provided by pharmacists.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This screening tool may have value in increasing patients' understanding of and confidence in their medications, enhancing pharmacist-patient relationships, and identifying problems requiring additional interventions.
authors.affiliation: 1 Department of Clinical Pharmacy, University of Texas College of Pharmacy at Austin, Austin, TX, USA.|7 Department of Pharmacy Practice, Purdue University College of Pharmacy, West Lafayette, IN, USA.
authors.forename: Amanda R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Kernodle
authors.affiliation: 2 Department of Pharmaceutical Care and Health Systems, University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
authors.forename: Caitlin K
authors.initials: CK
authors.lastname: Frail
authors.affiliation: 3 Department of Pharmacy Practice, Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USA.|7 Department of Pharmacy Practice, Purdue University College of Pharmacy, West Lafayette, IN, USA.
authors.forename: Stephanie A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Gernant
authors.affiliation: 4 Department of Pharmacy and Therapeutics, University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
authors.forename: Karen S
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Pater
authors.affiliation: 5 Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis School of Informatics and Computing, Indianapolis, IN, USA.|6 School for the Science of Health Care Delivery, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, USA.
authors.forename: Brad N
authors.initials: BN
authors.lastname: Doebbeling
authors.affiliation: 7 Department of Pharmacy Practice, Purdue University College of Pharmacy, West Lafayette, IN, USA.
authors.forename: Margie E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Snyder
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003157:Community Pharmacy Services; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D063046:Patient Medication Knowledge; D010595:Pharmacists; D036301:Qualitative Research
keywords: medication use; patient education; pharmacy practice