Patient and public perception and experience of community pharmacy services post-discharge in the UK: a rapid review and qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To investigate the perception and experience of patients and the public (PP) about community pharmacy (CP) services and other primary care services after hospital discharge back home.

Design and setting

A rapid review and qualitative study exploring PP perceptions of primary care, focusing on CP services in the UK.

Methods

A mixed-methods approach was adopted including a rapid review undertaken between 24 April and 8 May 2019 across four databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO and CINAHL). Semistructured interviews were then conducted investigating for shifts in current PP perception, but also nuanced opinion pertaining to CP services. A convenience sampling technique was used through two online PP groups for recruitment. Thematic framework analysis was applie

SUBMITTER: Khayyat S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7934750 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature