ArticlePharmacy (Basel, Switzerland)2024
Exploring the Role of Community Pharmacists in Pain Management: Enablers and Challenges.
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- Pharmacist-led pain management in home-based cancer patients under the medical consortium model: a prospective randomized controlled trial.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Trial
- Comparative Analysis of Prescriptions and Pharmacy Services in Internet-Based Psychiatric Hospital During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic: Retrospective Cross-Sectional Observational Study.Journal of medical Internet research · 2026Observational
- Assessing the knowledge, practices and collaborative readiness of community pharmacists' management of progressive joint disorders in South Africa.Health SA = SA Gesondheid · 2026Article
- Pain Management in Patient-Facing Pharmacy Settings in Jordan: Pharmacists' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices.Pain research & management · 2026Article
- Guideline-informed care for osteoarthritis: Support needs of community pharmacists and healthcare professionals in Nigeria, West-Africa.Osteoarthritis and cartilage open · 2025Article
- Heat Therapy for Musculoskeletal Pain Conditions: Actionable Suggestions for Pharmacists from a Panel of Experts.Pharmacy (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Barriers and facilitators to effective pain management in elderly Arab patients: a nursing perspective through a qualitative study.BMC nursing · 2024Article
- Social Media Use and Consumption of Prescription-Free Medications for Anxiety, Sleep, and Pain among Norwegian University Students.European journal of investigation in health, psychology and education · 2024Article
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Abstract
Pain is a common complaint, and the consumption of analgesics is prevalent. Community pharmacists, as primary contact points for patients, can play a crucial role in guiding patients toward rational pharmacotherapy or alternative pain management strategies. However, there are no specific educational curricula or standard guidelines to support this role, and the perception of this potential role is not well known. We conducted an anonymous online questionnaire among community pharmacists in Norway to assess their knowledge, perspectives, and willingness to engage in pain care. The survey also explored potential facilitators and barriers, and the use of any current guidelines. Seventy-one community pharmacists participated from various regions in Norway. Findings revealed that community pharmacists felt knowledgeable and willing to engage in pain management but anticipated barriers such as time constraints and a lack of standard guidelines. Participants also highlighted the need for better collaboration with other healthcare professionals and continuous professional development to enhance their role. To optimize the role of community pharmacists in pain management, therefore, integrating them into multidisciplinary healthcare teams, minimizing barriers, and providing continuous education and standard guidelines seem essential. This approach can empower community pharmacists and improve pain management outcomes.
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