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Empowering Pharmacists: Bridging Healthcare Gaps in a Pandemic Era

Empowering Pharmacists: Bridging Healthcare Gaps in a Pandemic Era

Introduction

The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the landscape of healthcare, placing community pharmacists at the forefront of primary care, especially for unattached patients—those without a regular primary care provider. The study titled "Community pharmacists’ expanding roles in supporting patients before and during COVID-19: An exploratory qualitative study" highlights the evolving role of pharmacists in Nova Scotia, Canada, and offers valuable insights for practitioners aiming to enhance their skills and services.

Expanding Roles and Responsibilities

Community pharmacists have long been an accessible and trusted source of healthcare. The pandemic underscored their critical role in filling gaps left by the traditional healthcare system. The study identifies five key themes that emerged from pharmacists' experiences:

Implementing Research Outcomes

For practitioners, understanding and implementing the outcomes of this research can significantly enhance the delivery of care. Here are some actionable steps:

Encouraging Further Research

The role of pharmacists in supporting unattached patients is underrepresented in primary healthcare literature. Practitioners are encouraged to conduct further research to explore:

Conclusion

Community pharmacists have proven to be indispensable in providing primary care, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. By embracing their expanded roles and advocating for necessary policy changes, pharmacists can continue to bridge healthcare gaps and improve access for unattached patients. For those interested in delving deeper into the research, the original study offers a comprehensive exploration of these themes.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Community pharmacists’ expanding roles in supporting patients before and during COVID-19: An exploratory qualitative study.


Citation: Isenor, J. E., Cossette, B., Murphy, A. L., Breton, M., Mathews, M., Moritz, L. R., Buote, R., McCarthy, L., Woodill, L., Morrison, B., Guénette, L., & Marshall, E. G. (2022). Community pharmacists’ expanding roles in supporting patients before and during COVID-19: An exploratory qualitative study. International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11096-022-01430-7
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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