Community pharmacists' comfort levels with and barriers to application of an expanded scope of practice in Quebec.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In recent years, community pharmacists have seen their profession transition from a dispensing-focused role to a rapidly evolving clinically oriented practice. In Québec, Bill 31, adopted in 2020, increased the clinical opportunities for pharmacists with independent prescribing privileges in various defined clinical situations. As this expanded role can lead to different barriers, it is crucial to explore pharmacists' comfort levels with implementing such changes in their practice.

Methods

A web-based survey was conducted from March 25 to May 28, 2021, among community pharmacists in Québec. We collected data with a questionnaire developed for this study. Questions were grouped into 4 domains: (1) characteristics of the respondents; (2) workload and work setting; (

SUBMITTER: Rouleau L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11412463 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep-Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature