Table 5.
Description of clinical pharmacists’ competency domains
| Mean ± SD | % of mean | Median | Minimum | Maximum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domain 0: quality improvement | 99.40 ± 11.33 | 90.36% | 101.50 | 72.00 | 110.00 |
| 0.1 Medication use management | 58.30 ± 6.83 | 89.69% | 59.50 | 44.00 | 65.00 |
| 0.2 Medication Dispensing | 24.20 ± 1.61 | 96.80% | 25.00 | 20.00 | 25.00 |
| 0.3 Workplace management | 16.90 ± 3.81 | 84.50% | 18.00 | 8.00 | 20.00 |
| Domain 1: clinical knowledge and skills | 249.40 ± 10.83 | 94.11% | 247.50 | 232.00 | 265.00 |
| 1.1 Analytical skills | 32.90 ± 2.64 | 94.00% | 34.00 | 28.00 | 35.00 |
| 1.2 Fundamentals of clinical knowledge | 49.60 ± 4.85 | 90.18% | 50.00 | 38.00 | 55.00 |
| 1.3 Patient data collection, assessment, and therapeutic planning skills | 110.40 ± 3.89 | 96.00% | 111.00 | 103.00 | 115.00 |
| 1.4. Monitoring and follow-up skills | 18.50 ± 1.71 | 92.50% | 19.00 | 16.00 | 20.00 |
| 1.5. Transition of care and reconciliation skills | 14.30 ± 0.82 | 95.33% | 14.50 | 13.00 | 15.00 |
| 1.6. Medication safety and surveillance | 23.70 ± 1.70 | 94.80% | 24.50 | 20.00 | 25.00 |
| Domain 2: soft skills | 102.00 ± 3.80 | 97.14% | 103.50 | 94.00 | 105.00 |
| 2.1 Communication Skills | 23.60 ± 1.34 | 94.40% | 24.00 | 21.00 | 25.00 |
| 2.2 Interdisciplinary approach | 19.60 ± 0.96 | 98.00% | 20.00 | 17.00 | 20.00 |
| 2.3. Professionalism, Ethics, and Patient Advocacy | 34.20 ± 1.47 | 97.71% | 35.00 | 31.00 | 35.00 |
| 2.4. Leadership and Self-Management | 24.60 ± 0.69 | 98.40% | 25.00 | 23.00 | 25.00 |
| Domain 3: ability to conduct clinical research | |||||
| 3.1 Research Project Management Skills | 30.70 ± 4.29 | 87.71% | 31.00 | 24.00 | 35.00 |
| Domain 4: ability to provide effective education | |||||
| 4.1 Educational Skills | 18.70 ± 1.15 | 93.50% | 19.00 | 16.00 | 20.00 |
| Domain 5: use information technology to make decisions and reduce errors | |||||
| 5.1. Informatics Skills | 12.70 ± 2.75 | 84.66% | 14.00 | 8.00 | 15.00 |
| Domain 6: pharmacist preparedness and response in emergency situations | 103.90 ± 23.98 | 83.12% | 111.00 | 49.00 | 125.00 |
| 6.1. Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) | 28.60 ± 9.08 | 81.71% | 32.50 | 7.00 | 35.00 |
| 6.2. Operation Management | 32.70 ± 10.54 | 81.75% | 36.50 | 8.00 | 40.00 |
| 6.3. Patient Care and Population Health Interventions | 26.50 ± 4.90 | 88.33% | 28.50 | 14.00 | 30.00 |
| 6.4. Evaluation, Research, and Dissemination for Impact and Outcomes | 16.10 ± 2.96 | 80.50% | 15.50 | 12.00 | 20.00 |