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Table 7 Concerns based on the state of utilization of occupational abilities

From: Questionnaire survey investigation of the present status of dietetic consultation at community pharmacies from the perspectives of registered dietitians and pharmacists

Item

Not able to fully utilize occupational abilities

Able to utilize occupational abilities

P value

It is difficult to find opportunity for dietetic consultation.

81.1%

41.7%

0.009

It is difficult to collect basic information about patients.

43.2%

16.7%

0.097

It is difficult to provide information to patients in an easy-to-understand manner.

72.2%

66.7%

0.714

It is difficult to choose the source for information provision.

35.1%

41.7%

0.683

It is difficult to set nutritional goals for patients.

67.6%

50.0%

0.273

It is difficult to handle questions by patients

78.4%

75.0%

0.807

There is not enough time to conduct dietetic consultation.

51.4%

25.0%

0.111

Need to obtain more knowledge on medications.

75.7%

83.3%

0.581

Need to obtain more knowledge on diseases.

97.3%

100.0%

0.565

Need to obtain more knowledge on health foods and supplements.

94.6%

91.7%

0.713