A qualitative exploration of the enablers and barriers to the provision of outpatient clinics by hospital pharmacists.

ABSTRACT:

Background

With increasing demands on the National Health Service (NHS), Scottish Government-led pharmacy strategy has prioritised the development and expansion of outpatient services. Pharmacist-led outpatient clinics have been shown to reduce hospital admissions and improve patient outcomes. However, expanding these contemporary models of care has proved challenging, and there are few qualitative data about the factors affecting the provision of these.

Aim

This study aimed to explore the enablers and barriers to hospital pharmacists providing outpatient clinics within the largest health authority in Scotland, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde (NHSGGC).

Method

Between August and October 2020, one-to-one semi-structured interviews were conducted virtually using the videocon

SUBMITTER: Bailey G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9263044 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature