Vol. 21 No. 2s (2024): Volume 21, Number 2s – 2024
Original Article

The Role Of The Pharmacist In The Presence Of Modern Technology In Healthcare Facilities

Published 2024-02-10

Keywords

  • Modern technology, AI, Nanotechnology, Implementation of AI, health security.

Abstract

Background: As like other medical fields, structural changes and technological developments are taking place in the field of Pharmacy also. Under the Saudi vision 2030 many of the policy related changes are taking place, some of these changes are related to technological upgradation of healthcare infrastructure. In relation to the continuous changes in the field of pharmacy, the patient and the pharmacist both are getting benefited but still there is a scope for change at the level of infrastructure, training and related aspects. This present study will evaluate the pros and cons of the technological upgradation, implementation and required changes. Study was conducted in Jeddah city of Saudi Arabia.  

Study Objectives: The study aims to determine the degree of technology adoption among Saudi healthcare institutions' pharmacists and the perceived influence of contemporary technology on pharmacy practice and patient outcomes.

Materials and Methods: Study is based on selected medical facilities in the city of Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, the respective sample of the study was 300 pharmacists from hospitals, clinical setting and some community pharmacists. Study includes Cross sectional study design and uses ANOVA (One way) as statistical tool. SPSS ver. 27.0 will be used to analyze the data.