A qualitative exploration of mental health services provided in community pharmacies.

ABSTRACT: The burden of mental health problems continues to grow worldwide. Community pharmacists', as part of the primary care team, optimise care for people living with mental illness. This study aims to examine the factors that support or hinder the delivery of mental health services delivered in Australian community pharmacies and proposes ideas for improvement. A qualitative study was conducted comprising focus groups with community pharmacists and pharmacy staff across metropolitan, regional, and rural areas of New South Wales, Australia. Data were collected in eight focus groups between December 2020 and June 2021. Qualitative data were analysed using thematic analysis. Thirty-three community pharmacists and pharmacy staff participated in an initial round of focus groups. Eleven community pha

SUBMITTER: Crespo-Gonzalez C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9098086 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature