Contributions and challenges of community pharmacists during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Healthcare services across the world have been deeply impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In primary care, community pharmacists have had an important role in the frontline healthcare response to the pandemic.

Objectives

This study aimed to explore the experiences, contributions and perceived challenges of community pharmacists regarding the provision of healthcare services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

Semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted with community pharmacists in France. Participants were recruited through a professional organization of pharmacists combined with a snowballing technique. Interviews were transcribed and then analyzed using thematic analysis.

Results

A total of 16 community pharmacists participated in the i

SUBMITTER: Durand C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9202330 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature