Making community pharmacies psychologically informed environments (PIE): a feasibility study to improve engagement with people using drug services in Scotland.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

This developmental study tested the feasibility of training pharmacy staff on the psychologically informed environments (PIE) approach to improve the delivery of care.

Background

Community pharmacies provide key services to people who use drugs (PWUD) through needle exchange services, medication-assisted treatment and naloxone distribution. PWUD often have trauma backgrounds, and an approach that has been demonstrated to work well in the homeless sector is PIEs.

Methods

Bespoke training was provided by clinical psychologists and assessed by questionnaire. Staff interviews explored changes made following PIE training to adapt the delivery of care. Changes in attitude of staff following training were assessed by questionnaire. Peer researchers interviewed patient/cl

SUBMITTER: Matheson C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10050951 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature