Chronic Care in Primary Care: Exploring the Role and Impact of General Practice Pharmacists in Managing Long-Term Conditions in Northern Ireland.

ABSTRACT: The role of General Practice Pharmacists (GPPs) has expanded in response to increasing demands on primary care services, particularly in managing chronic conditions. While GPPs are recognised for their contributions to medication optimisation and patient care, challenges such as role clarity, workload pressures, and confidence in clinical decision-making remain underexplored. This study aims to investigate the tasks, professional identity, confidence levels, and challenges faced by GPPs in Northern Ireland. A mixed-methods design was employed, incorporating a questionnaire distributed to GPPs across Northern Ireland. The questionnaire comprised 20 multiple-choice questions and 5 open-ended questions, focusing on demographics, tasks, confidence levels, role clarity, and professional challen

SUBMITTER: Abuelhana A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11855525 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature