GPs' perceptions of pharmacists working in general practices: A mixed methods survey study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pharmacists are increasingly incorporated into general practice teams globally and have been shown to positively impact patient outcomes. However, little research to date has focused on determining general practitioners' (GPs') perceptions of practice-based pharmacist roles in countries yet to establish such roles.

Objectives

To explore GPs' perceptions towards integrating pharmacists into practices and determine if any significant associations were present between GPs' perceptions and their demographic characteristics.

Methods

In June 2022, a survey was disseminated to GPs in Ireland via post (n = 500 in Munster region), Twitter, WhatsApp, and an online GP support and education network. Quantitative data were captured through multiple option

SUBMITTER: Hurley E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10629419 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature