Abstract:

The aim of this study is to construct a core competency index system for hospital consult pharmacists (HCPs), providing a reference for pharmaceutical discipline construction in our hospital. The Delphi method was used to construct the constituent elements and specific connotations of the core competence of HCPs, and the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) was used to determine the index weight. A total of 19 experts were included, all with intermediate or higher professional titles. The positive coefficients of experts in the two rounds of consultation were all 100%. The judgment basis of experts is 0.895, the degree of familiarity is 0.842, and the coefficient of authority is 0.868. The Kendall harmony coefficients of the first, second, and third-level indicators were 0.381, 0.383, and 0.320, respectively. The expert coordination degree was tested by x² test, the P values were all less than 0.05, indicating that the degree of expert coordination was well. After two rounds of letter inquiry, an evaluation index system of core competence of HCPs with professional accomplishment, theoretical knowledge, basic skills, professional skills, and professional development ability as the main framework was formed, including 5 first-level indicators, 18 second-level indicators, and 62 third-level indicators. Based on the Delphi and AHP methods, the index system of HCPs’ core competence established has high authority and scientificity, to provide the theoretical basis for the standardized training and comprehensive evaluation of HCPs.

Key words: Hospital consult pharmacists, Core competence, Index system, Delphi method, Analytic hierarchy process