Pharmacists’ experience of asthma management in culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) patients

A systematic review and thematic synthesis to identify factors that influence pharmacists' involvement in asthma care services: An identity crisis

“…The majority of studies were conducted in high income countries, with most of the studies conducted in Australia (n = 10). 8 , 15 , 16 , 18 , 20. , 21 , 22.…”

“…Studies mostly used semi-structured interviews as a method for data collection ( n = 11), 8 , 16 , 17. , 18 , 20 , 21 , 23 , 26 , 28 , 30 , 31 while five studies used focus group 19 , 24 , 25 , 27 , 29 and one study used both interviews and focus groups. 22 Only one study investigated healthcare professionals' perspectives through the medium of drawings.…”

“…whereas other studies included pharmacists only ( n = 5). 8 , 19 , 20 , 22 , 31 Only one study included pharmacists with pharmacy technicians. 23 This suggests evidence involving the wider pharmacy team is limited.…”

“…The literature reported that pharmacists perceived patients did not want to engage in pharmacy-led asthma services. 15 , 16 , 18 , 20. , 21 , 22.…”

“… -The study was done in one province (not generalisable). 9 20 Australia Pharmacists' experience of asthma management in culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) patient Community pharmacy semi-structured interviews using constructivist-interpretive paradigm. 32 pharmacists Pharmacists' attitudes towards patients from CALD backgrounds were positive, though few participants emphasised concerns over the time required for counselling and a level of frustration about miscommunication.…”