Assessing Patient Feedback on the Feasibility of the YourRx Telepharmacy Mobile Application

<b>Background:</b> Telepharmacy is a method utilized in pharmacy practice that delivers pharmaceutical care services via telecommunication technology. In the Philippines, the current process for patients to avail of telepharmacy services utilizes a variety of existing applications or websites instead of a single application. <b>Objectives:</b> This study aimed to assess patient feedback on the feasibility of the newly developed telepharmacy mobile application, YourRx. Specifically, it evaluated the application's functionality, usability, security, and performance. <b>Methods:</b> The study had 3 phases: <b>(1)</b> the design and development phase, <b>(2)</b> the implementation phase, wherein the pharmacists and patients were oriented beforehand with the use of YourRx mobile application, and <b>(3)</b> the evaluation phase, where the mobile application was evaluated for its functionality, usability, security, and performance by the patients through the use of a survey questionnaire and an interview. <b>Results:</b> YourRx application was developed and evaluated successfully. It is available for Android users and has primary features, including video calls, sharing, and setting an appointment. A total of 46 patients used the YourRx. Most of the patients were very satisfied with the navigation, service acquisition, and overall design of the YourRx. They expressed convenience in acquiring telepharmacy services because the application was easy to understand, use, and navigate. <b>Conclusion:</b> YourRx is a pioneering telepharmacy mobile application in the Philippines. The results of this study substantiate that YourRx is a user-friendly platform that provides patients convenient access to telepharmacy services with less time and effort thus improving patient health outcomes.

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Journal of Pharmacy Practice
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2024-10-25
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https://doi.org/10.1177/08971900241295286
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Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
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Assessing Patient Feedback on the Feasibility of the YourRx Telepharmacy Mobile Application

Lal R, Kevin Jace Miranda, Rogie Royce Carandang, Christine Veronica Misola et al.
Journal of Pharmacy Practice
Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
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Assessing Patient Feedback on the Feasibility of the YourRx Telepharmacy Mobile Application

Lal R, Kevin Jace Miranda, Rogie Royce Carandang, Christine Veronica Misola, Zoe Nicolette Beatrice Oreta, Maan Balt, Danica Resuello
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<b>Background:</b> Telepharmacy is a method utilized in pharmacy practice that delivers pharmaceutical care services via telecommunication technology. In the Philippines, the current process for patients to avail of telepharmacy services utilizes a variety of existing applications or websites instead of a single application. <b>Objectives:</b> This study aimed to assess patient feedback on the feasibility of the newly developed telepharmacy mobile application, YourRx. Specifically, it evaluated the application's functionality, usability, security, and performance. <b>Methods:</b> The study had 3 phases: <b>(1)</b> the design and development phase, <b>(2)</b> the implementation phase, wherein the pharmacists and patients were oriented beforehand with the use of YourRx mobile application, and <b>(3)</b> the evaluation phase, where the mobile application was evaluated for its functionality, usability, security, and performance by the patients through the use of a survey questionnaire and an interview. <b>Results:</b> YourRx application was developed and evaluated successfully. It is available for Android users and has primary features, including video calls, sharing, and setting an appointment. A total of 46 patients used the YourRx. Most of the patients were very satisfied with the navigation, service acquisition, and overall design of the YourRx. They expressed convenience in acquiring telepharmacy services because the application was easy to understand, use, and navigate. <b>Conclusion:</b> YourRx is a pioneering telepharmacy mobile application in the Philippines. The results of this study substantiate that YourRx is a user-friendly platform that provides patients convenient access to telepharmacy services with less time and effort thus improving patient health outcomes.

Journal of Pharmacy PracticeVol. 38(3)
Adamson University (PH), University of Connecticut (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 67%
Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
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