ArticleExploratory research in clinical and social pharmacy2025
Enhancing pharmacists' engagement and collaboration in sport and exercise medicine: An intervention mapping study using the behaviour change wheel.
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- Integrating sports pharmacy into pharmacy education: a qualitative study of pharmacy students' perceptions, barriers, and educational priorities.International journal of clinical pharmacy · 2026Article
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Background: Pharmacists are accessible, trusted healthcare professionals who are well-positioned to contribute to Sport and Exercise Medicine (SEM), yet their roles remain underutilised. Previous research using the Capability, Opportunity, Motivation-Behaviour (COM-B) model identified behavioural barriers and enablers influencing pharmacists' engagement in SEM and collaboration with physiotherapists. Objective: To design a theory-informed intervention toolkit to enhance pharmacists' engagement in SEM and support pharmacist-physiotherapist collaboration, using the Behaviour Change Wheel (BCW) framework. Methods: A structured, three-stage intervention mapping approach guided by the BCW was used. This included: (i) understanding behaviour and identifying influencing factors using COM-B analysis; (ii) identifying appropriate intervention functions and supporting policy categories; and (iii) selecting Behaviour Change Techniques (BCTs) and preferred modes of delivery based on the APEASE criteria. Results: Pharmacists' engagement in SEM is influenced by multiple barriers, including unclear role definitions, limited training and systemic constraints such as time and remuneration. Key enablers include pharmacists' medicines expertise, accessibility and motivation to collaborate. Six intervention functions and five policy categories were identified as suitable. Fifteen BCTs (e.g., goal setting, social support, prompts/cues) were selected to inform intervention content and delivery strategies, with various modes of delivery proposed. Conclusion: The BCW framework provided a structured method for developing an intervention toolkit aimed at enhancing pharmacists' engagement in SEM and collaboration with physiotherapists. The resulting strategies address key behavioural determinants and offer a foundation for future implementation. However, as the study focused on intervention design rather than implementation, further research is needed to assess the feasibility and real-world impact of the proposed strategies.
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