A photovoice study on community pharmacists' roles and lived experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Community pharmacists were the face of the health response to the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic. Their pivotal role during the pandemic has been widely recognized, as they adapted to continue to provide a higher level of care to their patients.

Objective

The objective of this study was to gain a deeper understanding of frontline pharmacists' lived experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on their roles.

Methods

Photovoice, a visual research method that uses participant-generated photographs to articulate their experiences, was used with semi-structured interviews to explore pharmacists' lived experiences. Frontline community pharmacists who provided direct patient care during the COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta, Canada were recruited. Participants

SUBMITTER: Watson KE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10008092 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature