Factors Influencing The Clinical Pharmacists’ Perceptions of Pediatric Clinical Patient Care

This Systematic Review (SR) aimed to identify and summarize factors influencing the execution of Pediatric Clinical Pathways (PCP) from the viewpoints of consumers of services in hospital environments. An SR of databases was conducted to discover pertinent peer-reviewed studies from conception, adhering to the requirements for inclusion. Boolean search algorithms encompass assistance, client subgroups, and feature subdomains. Research was separately examined, and those that were selected were evaluated for quality using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool. The investigation used the 'Enhancing Transparency in Reporting the Summary of Qualitative Investigation' declaration. Four thousand two hundred references were evaluated based on title and abstract, including 6 of 33 articles reviewed. Two investigations were assessed as 'high' quality, while four were rated as 'mild.' The investigation identified seven elements classified under five established broad themes. The factors included the views and approval of other medical professionals; the presence of Clinical Pharmacists (CP) in inward or outpatient treatment environments; the application of drug-related expertise to clinical operations; resources for providing services and protection; participation in a multifaceted team; instruction in specialized areas; and the enhancement of communication skills. Support for PCP was limited compared to a comparable SR undertaken in the adult community. A significant knowledge deficiency in this field of practice has been observed. Most of the identified characteristics were seen as enablers that contributed to the effective execution of PCP. Additional study is required to discover further elements, and their investigation is essential to establish a robust framework for strategic thinking for PCP deployment and growth.