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ArticleIntegrated pharmacy research & practice2022

Pharmacies in the Airport Ecosystem and How They Serve Travelers' Health and Medicines Need: Findings and Implications for the Future.

Bhuvan Kc, Alian A Alrasheedy, Peter A Leggat, Nagashekhara Molugulu, Mohamed Izham Mohamed Ibrahim, Asmita Priyadarshini Khatiwada, Sunil Shrestha

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7 authors at 4 institutions in 6 countries.

Bhuvan KcSchool of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia, Bandar Sunway, 47500, Selangor, Malaysia.ORCID 0000-0002-9135-962X
Alian A AlrasheedyDepartment of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraidah, Qassim, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0003-3617-7425
Peter A LeggatSchool of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia, Bandar Sunway, 47500, Selangor, Malaysia.ORCID 0000-0002-8749-014X
Nagashekhara MoluguluSchool of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia, Bandar Sunway, 47500, Selangor, Malaysia.
Mohamed Izham Mohamed IbrahimCollege of Pharmacy, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar.ORCID 0000-0001-9757-3574
Asmita Priyadarshini KhatiwadaDepartment of Pharmaceutical and Health Service, Nepal Health Research and Innovation Foundation, Lalitpur, Nepal.ORCID 0000-0001-6532-2439
Sunil ShresthaSchool of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia, Bandar Sunway, 47500, Selangor, Malaysia.
Monash University Malaysia · MYNepal Development Research Institute · NPQassim University · SAQatar University · QA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionPharmacists at airport pharmacies could offer essential health services for air travelers. Consequently, this study aimed to explore the type of professional services, the types of medicines at airport pharmacies and the pharmacists' experiences and views regarding their practices.

methodsA qualitative study was conducted with pharmacists practicing in airport pharmacies from June 2020 to December 2020. A validated Google form-based interview questionnaire was developed, and the electronic link was sent to the participants. Recruitment of participants was continued until data saturation was achieved. In total, 15 pharmacists working at different airport pharmacies in different countries were included. Thematic analysis was used in the data analysis.

resultsThe study identified six major themes including type of professional services and medicines at airport pharmacies, pharmacists' experiences, challenges at the airport pharmacy, suggestions to improve airport pharmacy services, pandemics and the role of pharmacists, and business aspect of the airport pharmacies. The study showed that several professional services provided at airport pharmacies, including the provision of medicines, health products, general health services, travel health services, and counseling. Moreover, 46.7% of the participants reported having a dedicated travel health service. In addition, most of the participants described their experience at airport pharmacies as good and exciting as they met different people from different countries. The most common challenges that pharmacists face at airport pharmacies include language barriers, requests for different medicine brands by travelers, and financial issues. The participants indicated that there is a need for promotion of pharmacists' role in providing health care services at airport pharmacies.

conclusionThe study showed that pharmacists could play vital roles in providing medicines and health care services for air travelers. However, there is still further scope for improvement in this sector of the pharmacy profession to ensure a more active role in travel medicine.

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airport pharmacyair travelaviation pharmacypharmacy servicessupplementstravel health

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