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ArticleBritish journal of clinical pharmacology2025

The potential for clinical pharmacists to support older people with dementia in the community: A qualitative interview study.

Alice Burnand, Abi Woodward, Kumud Kantilal, Cini Bhanu, Yogini Jani, Jill Manthorpe, Mine Orlu, Greta Rait, Madiha Sajid, Kritika Samsi and 4 more

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14 authors.

Alice BurnandResearch Department of Primary Care and Population Health, Centre for Ageing Population Studies, University College London, London, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9361-2457
Abi WoodwardCentre for Psychiatry and Mental Health, Wolfson Institute of Population Health, QMUL, London, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6250-9070
Kumud KantilalResearch Department of Primary Care and Population Health, Centre for Ageing Population Studies, University College London, London, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8517-4637
Cini BhanuResearch Department of Primary Care and Population Health, Centre for Ageing Population Studies, University College London, London, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3168-4172
Yogini JaniResearch Department of Practice and Policy, School of Pharmacy, University College London, London, UK.
Jill ManthorpeNIHR Policy Research Unit in Health & Social Care Workforce, King's College London, London, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9006-1410
Mine OrluResearch Department of Pharmaceutics, UCL School of Pharmacy, University College London, London, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2047-5025
Greta RaitResearch Department of Primary Care and Population Health, Centre for Ageing Population Studies, University College London, London, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7216-7294
Madiha SajidResearch Department of Primary Care and Population Health, PRIMENT Clinical Trials Unit, University College London, London, UK.
Kritika SamsiNIHR Policy Research Unit in Health & Social Care Workforce, King's College London, London, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5961-6086
Victoria VickerstaffCentre for Evaluation and Methods, Wolfson Institute of Population Health, QMUL, London, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3119-670X
Jane WardPatient and Public Involvement member, UK.
Jane WilcockResearch Department of Primary Care and Population Health, Centre for Ageing Population Studies, University College London, London, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9779-7073
Nathan DaviesCentre for Psychiatry and Mental Health, Wolfson Institute of Population Health, QMUL, London, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7757-5353

Funding

National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) School for Primary Care ResearchNIHR School for Primary Care Research 575
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

aimsThe prevalence of multiple long-term health conditions including dementia is rising globally. Managing dementia presents significant challenges for healthcare providers. Clinical pharmacists, with expertise in medication management, have emerged as valuable members of the primary care team. However, there is a need for further research to understand their specific role and experiences in supporting people with dementia. The aim of this paper was to explore the views and experiences of primary care based clinical pharmacists in supporting people with dementia in the community.

methodsWe conducted 13 semistructured interviews with primary care clinical pharmacists in England in 2023-2024. Data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis.

resultsThree overarching themes were developed from the data: (i) holistic care beyond medication management; (ii) the integral role and capacity of clinical pharmacists in the healthcare team and system when delivering dementia care; and (iii) building expertise in dementia care and defining the role of a clinical pharmacist.

conclusionClinical pharmacist roles have the potential to extend beyond medication management to deliver holistic support, as part of primary care based multidisciplinary teams and take a proactive approach to care for people with dementia. Findings highlight the importance of confidence, training and a supportive workplace environment for clinical pharmacists to effectively contribute to dementia care.

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Community Pharmacy ServicesDementiaPharmacistsAgedAttitude of Health PersonnelEnglandFemaleHolistic HealthHumansInterviews as TopicMaleMedication Therapy ManagementMiddle AgedPatient Care TeamPrimary Health CareProfessional Roleclinical pharmacistsdementiafamily carersprimary care

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