Exploring pharmacists' perceptions of integrating pharmacists into the general practice setting.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In several countries worldwide, pharmacists have integrated into the general practice setting. This has resulted in enhanced medication management, a reduction in patients' appointments with general practitioners (GPs), and decreased medication costs. However, there is a paucity of research that has focused on exploring pharmacists' views of this emerging role prior to its implementation in countries where it is not yet commonplace.

Objective

To explore pharmacsists' perceptions of integrating pharmacists into the general practice setting, the proposed roles for such pharmacists, and the factors affecting integration.

Methods

Semi-structured interviews were conducted with pharmacists in Ireland, who were sampled based on years of experience in community pha

SUBMITTER: Morcos P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9031681 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature