Scoping of pharmacists ’ health leadership training needs for effective antimicrobial stewardship in Africa

ConclusionsThe study highlights the training needs of pharmacists and priority focus areas for health leadership to advance AMS within the African context. Context-specific identification of priority areas supports a needs-based approach to programme development, maximising African pharmacists ’ contribution to AMS for improved and sustainable patient outcomes. This study recommends incorporating conflict management, behaviour change techniques, and advocacy, amongst others, as areas of focus to train pharmacist leaders to contribute to AMS effectively.
Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice - Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: research