Limitations and strength
Readers should interpret these findings with caution, noting the following limitations. This study employs a mixed-method approach highlighting the first detailed account of pilot DTC in Sierra Leone. Nonetheless, the results presented are the views of only hospital pharmacists, serving as secretary of the various DTCs in Sierra Leone. The account and experience of other members of DTC may be different and hence require evaluation in order to have a comprehensive insight on the topic under investigation. Also, the sample size is relatively small for both qualitative and quantitative aspects, and a non-probability sampling method was used to recruit participants. Therefore, the generalization of study results beyond this setting may not be feasible. This is perhaps the best possible approach since this study is descriptive, and DTC was only piloted in seven hospitals nationwide.