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ArticleCanadian pharmacists journal : CPJ = Revue des pharmaciens du Canada : RPC

A scoping review of community pharmacists and patients at risk of suicide.

Andrea Lynn Murphy, Katelyn Hillier, Randa Ataya, Pierre Thabet, Anne Marie Whelan, Claire O'Reilly, David Gardner

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Article in Canadian pharmacists journal : CPJ = Revue des pharmaciens du Canada : RPC. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 15 papers.

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15citing papers in PubMed
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15 citing papers in PubMed, 31 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Andrea Lynn MurphyCollege of Pharmacy (Murphy, Hillier, Ataya, Thabet, Whelan), University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Katelyn HillierCollege of Pharmacy (Murphy, Hillier, Ataya, Thabet, Whelan), University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Randa AtayaCollege of Pharmacy (Murphy, Hillier, Ataya, Thabet, Whelan), University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Pierre ThabetCollege of Pharmacy (Murphy, Hillier, Ataya, Thabet, Whelan), University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Anne Marie WhelanCollege of Pharmacy (Murphy, Hillier, Ataya, Thabet, Whelan), University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Claire O'ReillyCollege of Pharmacy (Murphy, Hillier, Ataya, Thabet, Whelan), University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
David GardnerCollege of Pharmacy (Murphy, Hillier, Ataya, Thabet, Whelan), University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
The University of Sydney · AU

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundMedications are commonly used in suicide attempts. Pharmacists are inextricably linked to medications and may have roles in helping those at risk of suicide. We conducted a scoping review to characterize the existing literature and make recommendations about future research.

methodsWe used a 6-step approach based on an existing scoping review methodological framework, including identifying the research question; identifying relevant studies and other literature; study and literature selection; data charting; collating, summarizing and reporting results; and dissemination of results. We searched electronic databases, various grey literature sources and mobile app stores.

resultsThirty-five articles were included following screening of 1013 database citations. Of 1085 results from grey literature searches, we included 12. Most publications were opinion pieces (

conclusionsResearch regarding pharmacists' roles in the care of people at risk for suicide is limited. The areas that have dominated the literature include legal liability, especially with respect to gatekeeping medications, ethical decision making and education and training. Research is needed to determine what methods, outcomes and measures are required to best serve in building the evidence base for policy and practice decisions in this area.

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PMID29123596
PMCPMC5661676
OpenAlexW2762854833

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