Perspectives of healthcare professionals on the pharmacist's role in delivering vaccinations for patients with cancer: a qualitative study using role theory.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Vaccination rates for influenza and pneumococcal disease globally remain below targets for patients with cancer. Pharmacists already provide vaccinations in the community, highlighting an opportunity to bridge the gap by expanding hospital pharmacists scope of practice to deliver vaccinations in outpatient oncology settings.

Aim

To explore the perceptions of multidisciplinary healthcare professionals (HCPs) for the potential expansion of pharmacists' role to include a vaccination clinic for patients undergoing cancer treatment.

Method

Semi-structured interviews were conducted with nurses, doctors, and pharmacists who were purposively sampled. Data analysis used a deductive coding approach, with data themed against the constructs of Role Theory: ambiguity, c

SUBMITTER: Johnstone K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12630266 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature