Measuring outcomes of a pharmacist-run travel health clinic located in an independent community pharmacy

Hess, Karl; Dai, Chih-Wei; Garner, Brian; Law, Anandi V.

doi:10.1331/japha.2010.09204

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“…[8][9][10] The university influenza campaign was successful in promoting influenza awareness, as 4580 doses of vaccine were administered in 2011. With the participation of student pharmacists in the 2011 influenza campaign, the University Health Centre was able to expand the clinic from 2 days in 2010 to 4 days in 2011 on the main campus.…”

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Satisfaction with student pharmacists administering vaccinations in the University of Alberta annual influenza campaign

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Objective: To evaluate University of Alberta staff and students’ acceptance of and satisfaction with receiving influenza vaccinations from student pharmacists during the university’s annual influenza campaign. Material and methods: A patient survey was created to collect patient demographics, influenza history and feedback on the services provided by pharmacy students and to measure willingness to receive vaccinations from a pharmacist in a community pharmacy. The 13-question survey was distributed to patients who received an influenza vaccination from a student pharmacist during the influenza campaign. Key findings: A total of 1555 staff and students completed the satisfaction survey. Almost all (n = 1533, 99%) survey participants were satisfied or very satisfied with the service provided by student pharmacists. A total of 1437 (92%) participants agreed or strongly agreed that based on this experience, they would be willing to receive vaccinations from a pharmacist in a community pharmacy and 1526 (98%) participants rated their overall experience at the flu clinic as very good or excellent. Conclusions: Positive responses to the survey suggest that University of Alberta staff and students are satisfied with the service provided by student pharmacists. Their willingness to receive vaccines from a pharmacist in a community pharmacy highlighted public acceptance of the expanding role of pharmacists as immunizers.

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Satisfaction with student pharmacists administering vaccinations in the University of Alberta annual influenza campaign

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“…Patients are recommended to followup with a healthcare professional immediately when problems are identified during screenings. 3 Free community health screenings that are available include blood glucose, blood pressure, and cholesterol.…”

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“…Researchers have examined satisfaction with the services provided during the health screenings, showing the majority of people believe pharmacies are convenient settings for health screenings and are satisfied with the services provided. 3,9 Research shows patients are receptive and willing to engage in free health screenings at community pharmacies, however, …”

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The Correlation of Free Health Screenings at Community Pharmacies on Diabetes

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“…smoking cessation, infectious diseases), identifying and referring ill individuals via screening and maintaining health of those with chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension. The benefits of pharmacy services in these important public-health issues have been documented in many reviews and clinical trials [3][4][5][6].…”

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Involvement Of Community Pharmacists In Public Health Priorities: A Multi-Center Descriptive Survey In Ethiopia

Mersha

Erku

2017

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Located in the heart of the community and widely distributed geographically, community pharmacies provide a platform for a more proactive involvement in public health services. So far, little information has been gathered in Ethiopia on community pharmacists' level of involvement in public health services. The aim of the present study was, therefore, to document the level of involvement of community pharmacy professionals in the provision of public health services and the barriers to such involvement. This study employed a selfadministered questionnaire based survey, which asked participants to indicate their frequency and level of involvement in providing public health services and their perceived barriers in providing such services. Surveys were undertaken from May to July, 2016 with 472 community pharmacy professionals working in community pharmacies in six cities of Amhara regional state of Ethiopia: Debre Markos, Gondar, Dessie, Bahir Dar, Woldya and Debre Birhan. Among 472 community pharmacy professionals approached, 412 (233 pharmacists and 179 pharmacy technicians) completed the survey with a response rate of 87.3%. Most respondents reported as being either "not at all involved" or "little involved" in counselling on smoking cessation (79.3%), and screening for hypertension (86.9%), diabetes (89.5%), and dyslipidemia (88.9%). On the other hand, they reported a higher level of involvement in the management and screening of infectious diseases (72.8%) and counseling with partners when initiating treatment for sexually transmitted diseases (68.9%). Lack of knowledge or clinical skills and lack of personnel or resources were the most commonly reported barrier for expanding such services. This survey revealed a low level of involvement of community pharmacists in public health services. In order to better integrate community pharmacies into future public health programs and optimize the contribution of community pharmacy professionals, interventions should focus on overcoming the identified barriers.

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Measuring outcomes of a pharmacist-run travel health clinic located in an independent community pharmacy

Cited by 52 publications

References 6 publications

Satisfaction with student pharmacists administering vaccinations in the University of Alberta annual influenza campaign

Satisfaction with student pharmacists administering vaccinations in the University of Alberta annual influenza campaign

The Correlation of Free Health Screenings at Community Pharmacies on Diabetes

Involvement Of Community Pharmacists In Public Health Priorities: A Multi-Center Descriptive Survey In Ethiopia

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