Health champions in South London: evaluation of training, and impact on public health

Micallef, Ricarda; Grewal, Jaspal Singh; Khan, Sharifah; Wells, Joshua; Kayyali, Reem

doi:10.1111/ijpp.12464

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“…From interviews and the pharmacy survey, pharmacists are confident and knowledgeable to have conversations, as well as accessible to the public, and well placed at the centre of their communities. The results of this study echo previous studies [ 24 , 25 ] that show value of community health champions in supporting patient conversations, with multiple pharmacy roles having importance. This study highlighted similar facilitators and barriers to service delivery as a previous paper, including access to information, time and competing priorities [ 24 ].…”

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“…This study highlighted similar facilitators and barriers to service delivery as a previous paper, including access to information, time and competing priorities [ 24 ]. Whilst patient outcomes are positive, the need for continued training and the need for patient follow up is also seen in a previous paper on South London health champions [ 25 ]. Results were received from multiple sources, and all correlated, showing similar outcomes, enablers and barriers, plus positive feedback about the service and suggestions for future services.…”

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Description of a Pharmacy COVID Champion Service in South East London to Reduce Vaccine Hesitancy

Micallef

Matharu

Barry³

et al. 2022

Pharmacy

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In the United Kingdom, COVID vaccinations were rolled out from December 2020. In July 2021 in South East London there were areas of high COVID prevalence and low vaccination uptake. Therefore, a COVID champion scheme was launched in community pharmacies enabling pharmacy teams to have conversations with patients regarding the vaccination programme and their concerns and signposting as needed. The aim of the project was to evaluate the impact of the scheme on COVID vaccination uptake and perceptions of pharmacy teams. Quantitative data was received from pharmacy interaction records plus a pharmacy survey. In addition, qualitative data was received through interviews with 12 pharmacists involved in the scheme, which was analysed using content analysis, along with interviews with commissioner representatives. Between July and October 2021, 8539 conversations took place. From these 6094 patients agreed to vaccination, with 2019 initially hesitant patients converted. Lack of understanding, risk of blood clots and cultural concerns were the largest areas of hesitance. Pharmacy teams were happy to support conversation and local working with knowledge and confidence. Engagement within the team was the biggest enabler, with pressure to deliver other services being the biggest barrier. These results show the value of community pharmacy teams, having conversations with the public, addressing concerns where applicable, and signposting to the appropriate sites so patients are supported to achieve maximum health outcomes.

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Description of a Pharmacy COVID Champion Service in South East London to Reduce Vaccine Hesitancy

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Matharu

Barry³

et al. 2022

Pharmacy

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“…In addition, inappropriate planning and maintenance of the health workforce can lead to wastage of precious resources . Research in health workforce has sought to inform decision‐making though is necessarily broad to include, for example, issues around needs assessment, migration patterns, sector monitoring, retention, representation, trainee intentions post‐qualification,brain‐drain’ and task‐shifting . Health workforce observatories can also play a role in mapping educational opportunities, understanding of workforce supply, describing specific settings or countries that can inform health strategy and policy, and quantifying staffing needs in specific settings .…”

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Health workforce planning in Namibia: assessing a pilot workforce survey of pharmacists

Rennie

Nangombe

Mangombe

et al. 2019

International Journal of Pharmacy Practice

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Background Southern Africa lacks resources necessary to combat presenting health challenges. This crisis will likely be remedied through the in‐country training of healthcare professionals, for example, in Namibia. Monitoring the workforce will be essential to inform planning in health services and training. A national pilot workforce survey in Namibia using a multi‐modal sampling approach aimed to test methodology for describing the pharmacy workforce and quantifying preferences towards further training. Methods The survey tool included questions relating to socio‐demographics, professional and practice aspects. A conjoint analysis approach was utilised to quantify preferences around study programme, modality of study and cost. Key findings Respondents (N = 135; ~20% response) represented a diverse range of individuals in various pharmacy sectors in Namibia. The majority of respondents reported female gender, private sector working, studying outside Namibia and societal group membership. Societal membership and pharmacy ownership – indicators of professional engagement – were associated with higher age; ownership was also associated with study outside Namibia and practice in community pharmacy. Regarding further study preferences, respondents placed more importance on study programme and modality over cost with the most preferred scenario being a 2‐year full‐time Masters programme in pharmaceutical industry/regulation by distance learning at the highest cost bracket. Conclusions This national survey sampled the population of pharmacists in Namibia exploring the composition of the profession and preferences towards training. Further work will validate the findings and provide ongoing monitoring of the pharmacy workforce that can be expanded to other professional groups over a larger geographical area.

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Health champions in South London: evaluation of training, and impact on public health

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Description of a Pharmacy COVID Champion Service in South East London to Reduce Vaccine Hesitancy

Description of a Pharmacy COVID Champion Service in South East London to Reduce Vaccine Hesitancy

Health workforce planning in Namibia: assessing a pilot workforce survey of pharmacists

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