SynthesisBMC health services research2023
Adaptations in the role of pharmacists under the conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- The role of pharmacists and pharmacy team members in the prevention, preparedness, response and recovery of outbreaks - a global rapid systematic review.BMC public health · 2026Pooled it
- Diffusion of innovations of digital and remote services in Finnish community pharmacies during the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic: A National Survey.Exploratory research in clinical and social pharmacy · 2026Article
- Primary Care or Primary Problem? Aligning Access Pathways with Patient Needs Across the Care Continuum.Journal of market access & health policy · 2026Article
- Pharmacist-driven antimicrobial stewardship: evolving roles in clinical practice.Journal of pharmaceutical health care and sciences · 2026Review
- Community pharmacy resiliency during Covid-19 pandemic in Iran: A qualitative study.Exploratory research in clinical and social pharmacy · 2025Article
- Trends in delivery of comprehensive medication reviews by race and ethnicity, 2013-2021.Journal of managed care & specialty pharmacy · 2025Article
- Exposure of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians to Violence in Community Pharmacies in Southeast Europe: Frequency and Ethical Considerations.Pharmacy (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Possible Changes and Trends in Non-COVID-19 Vaccine-Prescribing Patterns before and during COVID-19 Pandemic.Vaccines · 2024Article
- Lived experiences and resilience of hospital pharmacists during the COVID-19 pandemic: An interpretative phenomenological analysis.Exploratory research in clinical and social pharmacy · 2023Article
- Consumption of Non-Prescribed Drugs in Portugal During the Pandemic in 2021.International journal of public health · 2023Observational
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Abstract
backgroundCommunity pharmacists actively engage in managing the health of local residents, but the COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated rapid adaptations in practice activities.
objectivesWe sought to identify the specific adaptations in practice and the expanded roles of community pharmacists in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
methodsWe conducted a systematic review of published studies reporting the tasks of pharmacists in community pharmacies or who were involved in pharmacy practices addressing the pandemic. Two investigators independently searched PubMed (December 2019-January 2022) for eligible articles. We conducted a meta-analysis to measure the frequencies of practical activities by pharmacists in response to COVID-19.
resultsWe identified 30 eligible studies. Meta-analysis of these studies found that the most commonly reported adaptation in pharmacist practice activities was modifying hygiene behaviors, including regular cleaning and disinfection (81.89%), followed by maintaining social distance from staff and clients (76.37%). Educating clients on COVID-19 was reported by 22 studies (72.54%). Telemedicine and home delivery services were provided to clients by 49.03 and 41.98% of pharmacists, respectively.
conclusionsThe roles of community pharmacists in public health activities have adapted and expanded in response to COVID-19, notably by incorporating public health education activities.
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