How Christian Pharmacists can Maximize their Potentials in Healthcare Delivery: Adapting to the Prayer, Faith and Action Model

  • Melody Okereke Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Ilorin, Kwara State https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2533-6785
  • Kenneth Bitrus David Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kaduna State University, Kaduna. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4688-5591
  • Ezeofor Ozioma Onyedikachukwu Faculty of Pharmacy, Eastern Mediterranean University, North Cyprus.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15566/cjgh.v7i5.447
Keywords: Spirituality, Christian, Pharmacist, Healthcare, Faith, Prayer, Healing

Abstract

In the absence of scientific breakthrough, patients search for solutions beyond science in the quest for good health.  This is because spirituality greatly influences therapeutic outcomes and healthcare delivery.  Healthcare providers must confront the dual needs of their patients; spiritual and health.  Christian pharmacists can have an integral role to play in addressing these needs by means of a specialized focus on Christian faith.  In this paper, we propose a Prayer, Faith, and Action Model for pharmacists who desire faith-based healthcare delivery in their professional settings.  This model is worth adopting if Christian pharmacists want to maximize their potential in the course of healthcare delivery.

Author Biographies

Melody Okereke, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Ilorin, Kwara State

BPharm, Global Health Focus, Africa 

Kenneth Bitrus David, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kaduna State University, Kaduna.

BPharm

Ezeofor Ozioma Onyedikachukwu, Faculty of Pharmacy, Eastern Mediterranean University, North Cyprus.

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Published
2020-12-21
How to Cite
Okereke, M., David, K. B., & Onyedikachukwu, E. O. (2020). How Christian Pharmacists can Maximize their Potentials in Healthcare Delivery: Adapting to the Prayer, Faith and Action Model. Christian Journal for Global Health, 7(5), 89-93. https://doi.org/10.15566/cjgh.v7i5.447
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Vol. 7 No. 5 (2020): Pandemics, Faith-based Hospitals, and Community Health
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