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Table 2 Top three challenges facing pharmacy professionals with remote working (n = 545)

From: Needs assessment and impact of COVID-19 on pharmacy professionals in 31 commonwealth countries

Challenges currently faced by pharmacy professionals with remote working

Number

Percentage (%)

General anxiety about the impact of coronavirus on my life

173

12.2

Communication with co-workers is harder

170

12.0

Internet connectivity

158

11.2

Social isolation

156

11.0

Keeping a regular schedule

155

11.0

I don’t have access to the tools or information I need to do my job at home

153

10.8

My physical workspace

149

10.5

Too many distractions at home

141

10.0

Childcare

64

4.5

Other (please specify)

48

3.4

Getting enough food

26

1.8

I’m sick or helping others who are sick

20

1.4

 

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