'It's the stuff they can do better than us': case studies of general practice surgeries' experiences of optimising the skill-mix contribution of practice-based pharmacists in Wales.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Pharmacists are increasingly joining the general practice skill-mix. Research is still in relative infancy, but barriers and facilitators to their integration are emerging, as well as indications that pharmacists' skillset remain underutilised. This study explores first-hand experiences and perspectives among general practice teams of the processes that underpin the effective integration and sustained contribution of pharmacists in general practice.

Design and setting

This research employed a qualitative case study approach involving general practice teams in Wales. Data were collected from eight general practices where each practice represented one case study. Data were collected via online interviews (one-to-one or group) and written feedback. Data were pattern c

SUBMITTER: Bartlett S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10668294 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature