Pilot and quantitative evaluation of the TARGET acne toolkit by UK pharmacy professionals working in general practice.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Acne vulgaris (acne) is a common skin condition sometimes needing topical or oral antibiotic treatment. Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians (together known as pharmacy professionals) working in general practice are well placed to ensure their appropriate use.

Objectives

The objectives of this study are to pilot an evidence-based intervention ('How to…' tool) to review treatments in the management of acne and evaluate the capability, opportunity, motivation and behaviour (COM-B) of pharmacy professionals working in general practice before and after the use of this tool.

Design, setting and participants

A quantitative electronic survey was developed asking UK-based pharmacy professionals working in general practice to rate their agreement with 21 predefined

SUBMITTER: Sonnex K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11256045 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature