ArticlePloS one2026
Design and validation of a key performance indicator dashboard for equity in community and retail pharmacy services in Pakistan.
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backgroundCommunity and retail pharmacies are essential to primary healthcare delivery in Pakistan; however, significant disparities in workforce distribution, medicine availability, and service quality persist between urban and rural settings. The absence of standardized performance monitoring systems limits the ability to identify and address these inequities.
objectiveTo design, develop, and validate a key performance indicators (KPI) dashboard for monitoring equity in community and retail pharmacy service delivery in Pakistan.
methodsA multi-phase methodological study was conducted. Phase I involved qualitative needs assessment using semi-structured interviews with pharmacists, technicians, and administrators (n = 28) to identify service gaps. Phase II employed a modified Delphi technique with expert panel consensus to refine KPIs. Phase III included dashboard development using Microsoft Power BI. Phase IV comprised validation through content validity index (CVI) assessment and usability testing using the System Usability Scale (SUS). Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, while qualitative data were analyzed thematically.
resultsEleven KPIs across workforce, efficiency, quality, safety, availability, and equity domains were finalized. Significant disparities were observed between urban and rural pharmacies, including higher stock-out duration (13.1 vs 6.2 days), lower counseling rates (55% vs 78%), and poorer workforce ratios (1:120 vs 1:65). The dashboard demonstrated high usability (SUS score: 82.5) and strong content validity (S-CVI/Ave: 0.89).
conclusionThe developed KPI dashboard provides a feasible and scalable tool for real-time monitoring of pharmacy performance and equity. Its implementation can support evidence-based decision-making and improve equitable pharmaceutical service delivery in Pakistan.
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