Area Strongly Agree Somewhat
Agree
Neither Agree nor Disagree Somewhat Disagree Strongly Disagree
Increase credibility among peers and other healthcare professional 16 (35.6%) 14 (31.1%) 11 (24.4%) 0 (0.0%) 3 (6.7%)
More confident in ability to adjust / recommend drug therapy 12 (26.7%) 19 (42.2%) 9 (20.0%) 3 (6.7%) 2 (4.4%)
More confident in ability to assess asthma patients 12 (26.7%) 22 (48.9%) 7 (15.6%) 2 (4.4%) 2 (4.4%)
More confident in ability to monitor response to therapy 11 (24.4%) 22 (48.9%) 7 (15.6%) 3 (6.7%) 2 (4.4%)
Increase credibility among patients 10 (22.2%) 8 (17.8%) 21 (46.7%) 3 (6.7%) 3 (6.7%)
Increase responsibility / expanded scope of practice 8 (17.8%) 19 (42.2%) 13 (28.9%) 1 (2.2%) 4 (8.9%)
Table 4: How has the AE-C® credential influenced your current practice as related to managing patients with asthma? (% respondents). Practicing Pharmacists (n=45)