Pharmacist accessibility for non-native Japanese speakers: A cross-sectional study in Japan.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pharmacists, being one of the more readily accessible primary health care professionals, must ensure accessibility. With growing internationalization, those in Japanese community pharmacies increasingly interact with non-Japanese speakers. This study aimed to understand how Japanese pharmacies can fulfill accessibility needs by accounting for patients' native language and culture.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey of community pharmacies in 2 Japanese municipalities (Hirakata and Suma) was conducted between September and October, 2022. The survey questionnaire included questions on "interaction with non-native Japanese speakers", "impressions during dialogue", and "characteristics and preparedness of pharmacies". The responses were analyzed using descriptive statis

SUBMITTER: Suzuki S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11748378 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature