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ArticleInternational journal of clinical pharmacy2024

Community pharmacists' views and experiences of delivering in-pharmacy medication reviews for people living with severe and persistent mental illness: a qualitative study.

Ricki Ng, Sarira El-Den, Jack C Collins, Sara S McMillan, Jie Hu, Amanda J Wheeler, Claire L O'Reilly

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Article in International journal of clinical pharmacy, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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7 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Ricki NgThe University of Sydney School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, Australia. ricki.ng@sydney.edu.au.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1334-6487
Sarira El-DenThe University of Sydney School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7500-3351
Jack C CollinsThe University of Sydney School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0266-5394
Sara S McMillanCentre for Mental Health and Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3427-4467
Jie HuCentre for Mental Health and Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2940-6525
Amanda J WheelerCentre for Mental Health and Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9755-674X
Claire L O'ReillyThe University of Sydney School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6416-8150
The University of Sydney · AUGriffith University · AU

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Abstract

backgroundPeople living with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) often take multiple medications and are at risk of experiencing medication related problems. Medication review services have the potential to reduce inappropriate use of psychotropic medications and improve adherence. However, there is limited research regarding pharmacists' perspectives when providing such services.

aimTo explore community pharmacists' views and experiences of providing an in-pharmacy medication review (MedsCheck) for people living with SPMI.

methodSemi-structured interviews were conducted between November 2021 and May 2022 with community pharmacists participating in the comparator group of the PharMIbridge Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT), which aimed to improve medication adherence and manage physical health concerns for people living with SPMI. Interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analysed using inductive thematic analysis.

resultsFifteen semi-structured interviews were conducted with community pharmacists including pharmacy owners, managers and employee pharmacists. Most pharmacist participants who were interviewed (n = 10) were aged under 39 and more than half (n = 8) had 10 or more years of pharmacy experience. Five key themes were identified: 1) Pharmacists' roles in the management of SPMI in community pharmacy; 2) Mental health education and training; 3) Pharmacy resources; 4) Challenges with interprofessional collaboration and 5) Impact on professional relationships and consumer outcomes.

conclusionPharmacists are motivated to support people living with SPMI. Mental health training, as well as arrangements regarding pharmacy workflow and appropriate remuneration are needed to enable pharmacists to better support people living with SPMI. Referral pathways should be directly accessible by community pharmacists to assist interprofessional collaboration.

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Attitude of Health PersonnelCommunity Pharmacy ServicesMental DisordersPharmacistsProfessional RoleQualitative ResearchAdultFemaleHumansInterviews as TopicMaleMedication AdherenceMiddle AgedCommunity pharmacistCommunity pharmacy servicesDrug utilisation reviewMental healthPrimary medical care

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