Developing community pharmacists' role in the management of type 2 diabetes and related microvascular complications: a nationwide survey in Australia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Community pharmacists have regular interactions with people living with type 2 diabetes to supply medications, and have a potential role in supporting other primary care professionals in the screening, management, monitoring and facilitation of timely referral of microvascular complications. This study aimed to investigate the contemporary and future roles of community pharmacists in diabetes-related microvascular complication management.

Methods

This study involved an online Australian nation-wide survey of pharmacists administered via Qualtrics® and distributed through social media platforms, state and national pharmacy organisations, and via major banner groups. Descriptive analyses were undertaken using SPSS.

Results

Among 77 valid respons

SUBMITTER: Woodhams L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9939021 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature