ArticleExploratory research in clinical and social pharmacy2026
Professional relationship with pharmacists: Patient preferences and relationship to health characteristics and willingness to accept services.
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Background: Understanding factors contributing to professional relationships between patients and pharmacists, and the patient desired relationship, can inform how to best reach patients to improve health. Objectives: Explore relationships between actual and desired patient-pharmacist relationship and identify the association between current patient-pharmacist relationship and health characteristics, acceptance of services, and satisfaction with pharmacy. Methods: A survey of adults (18+ years) was completed with a convenience sample at the 2024 Minnesota State Fair. Select items from the National Consumer Survey on the Medication Experience were used. In addition, 3 archetypes of patient-pharmacist relationships (Customer, Client, or Partner) were determined. Results: Of 524 survey responses, 71.8% of participants desired a professional relationship with a pharmacist. Between 46 and 82% have a current relationship matching their preferred relationship, and respondents were more likely to prefer a closer professional relationship. The relationship between current pharmacist and satisfaction with their pharmacy, and number of prescriptions was statistically significant. Conclusion: The majority of respondents desired a professional relationship with a pharmacist, and most desire a closer professional relationship than current. Patients with closer professional relationships were more likely to accept pharmacist services.
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