The role of pharmacy technicians in vaccination services: a scoping review

Demarco, M.; Carter, Caitlin; Houle, Sherilyn K.D.; Waite, Nancy

doi:10.1016/j.japh.2021.09.016

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“… 21 , 28 , 29 Professional advocacy can leverage well-regulated pharmacy roles, expand services efficiently and safely, and reach more clients. 30 , 31 The significant agreement that pharmacists’ opinions should shape the expansion of their role indicates that involving CPs in healthcare decision-making processes is vital. Policymakers and stakeholders must leverage this willingness to expand the scope of pharmacy practices to include vaccination services.…”

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Knowledge and attitudes of community pharmacists on vaccination, barriers and willingness to implement community pharmacy-based vaccination services in Ethiopia

Tadele,

Demissie,

Tamiru

et al. 2023

Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics

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This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge and attitudes of community pharmacists (CPs) on vaccination and assess the barriers and willingness to implement community pharmacy-based vaccination services (CPBVS) in Ethiopia. An online cross-sectional study was conducted on 423 CPs in Ethiopia, and questionnaires were distributed to CPs through the Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Association telegram group and e-mail invitations. Data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 27. Most CPs (92%) had good knowledge of vaccination, and 43.5% strongly agreed that the population’s immunization rates would rise if CPs were authorized to provide vaccinations. The overall mean attitude score (±SD) toward vaccination was 35.95 (±4.11) out of a total score of 45, with 187 (44.2%) scoring below the mean. The most common barriers were lack of authorization (94.1%), costs and time associated with professional development and training (71.4%), time requirements for professional development (70%), and insufficient staff or resources for implementation (70%). Two hundred thirty CPs (54.4%) expressed a willingness to implement CPBVS. Educational qualifications were significantly associated with knowledge of CPs regarding vaccination. Those with inadequate knowledge had about 2.5 times (AOR = 2.51, 95% CI: 1.19, 5.31, p = .016) a poorer attitude toward vaccination services compared with those with adequate knowledge. Those study participants who had a good attitude toward vaccination services were nearly seven (AOR = 6.80, 95% CI: 4.36–10.59, p = .0001) times more willing to provide CPBVS when compared with their counterparts. Implementing CPBVS in Ethiopia requires overcoming barriers and providing professional development opportunities.

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Knowledge and attitudes of community pharmacists on vaccination, barriers and willingness to implement community pharmacy-based vaccination services in Ethiopia

Tadele,

Demissie,

Tamiru

et al. 2023

Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics

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“…There is also research that shows pharmacy technicians have significantly lower discharge transcribing error rates compared with doctors, thus improving patient safety and minimizing inefficiencies from correcting errors. 21 International research also shows pharmacy technicians being effectively deployed in vaccination services 22 and delivering tobacco cessation interventions in community pharmacies. 23 …”

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Evaluating the role of primary care pharmacy technicians in antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) and acne management using TARGET resources

Lakha,

Fleming,

Sonnex

et al. 2023

JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance

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Background Inappropriate antibiotic prescribing is accelerating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) (Antibiotic resistant infections and associated deaths increase https://www.gov.uk/government/news/antibiotic-resistant-infections-and-associated-deaths-increase). Pharmacy professionals (pharmacists and pharmacy technicians) promote good antibiotic prescribing practice. The traditional role of pharmacy technicians in supporting pharmacists and patients has expanded alongside the clinical expansion of pharmacist roles. (Boughen M, Fenn T. Practice, skill mix and education: the evolving role of pharmacy technicians in Great Britain. Pharmacy (Basel) 2020; 8(2): 50. doi:10.3390/pharmacy8020050) This paper focuses on the opinion of pharmacy technicians and their role in the review of acne management and the evaluation of the UKHSA TARGET acne ‘How to…’ review resources. Aims and objectives To explore the impact of the TARGET resources on the capability, opportunity and motivation of pharmacy technicians in general practice in managing patients with acne. To evaluate the usefulness of the acne ‘How to…’ review resources. Materials and methods A primarily quantitative study using an electronic survey asking UK-based pharmacy technicians to rate their agreement on a five-point Likert scale with 21 predefined statements, themed on the COM-B model and usefulness of the TARGET resources for acne. Discussion The survey found that capability and opportunity in managing acne in the group familiar with TARGET resources was higher than the group not familiar with TARGET resources. Scores for motivation in both groups were high; pharmacy technicians have the motivation to undertake infection management roles, whether or not they are familiar with the TARGET toolkit. The acne ‘How to…’ review resources were overall rated as useful in supporting the review of patients with acne. Conclusion The TARGET materials are effective resources that helps to upskill pharmacy technicians in the area of AMS, increasing capability and opportunity in the management of acne.

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“…2,8 The response from HHS to allow for pharmacy technicians to administer vaccines focused on increasing access to preventative and lifesaving immunizations. 1,9 At the time the survey was administered, results showed a 22.2% increase in pharmacist work time spent on COVID-19 related tasks including vaccinations and testing. Since then, the pandemic has resulted in increased demand for COVID-19 testing and additional doses of COVID-19 vaccines.…”

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“…2,8 The response from HHS to allow for pharmacy technicians to administer vaccines focused on increasing access to preventative and lifesaving immunizations. 1,9…”

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Evaluating the Role of Pharmacy Technician-Administered Vaccines

Fuschetto

Amin

Gothard

et al. 2022

Journal of Pharmacy Practice

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Background Before the COVID-19 pandemic, most states limited administration of vaccines to trained pharmacists and pharmacy interns. In October 2020 due to the public health emergency, the Federal Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act (PREP Act) authorized qualified pharmacy technicians to administer vaccines nationally. Currently available research on the perception of pharmacy technician-administered vaccines is limited. Objectives The primary objective was to evaluate the perceptions of licensed pharmacists and pharmacy technicians regarding pharmacy technician-administered vaccines. The secondary objective was to analyze correlations between demographic data and the perceptions of respondents. Methods An anonymous, 24-question survey including 5-point Likert-scale and ranking type questions was distributed using Qualtrics® survey software to licensed pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in the state of Ohio. Results Total of 52,240 pharmacists and pharmacy technicians were invited to participate in the survey, 26,226 viewed the e-mail and 2179 responses were collected, yielding a response rate of 8.3%. Results showed 65.9% (n = 365) of pharmacists and 76.2% (n = 675) of pharmacy technicians agreed that trained pharmacy technicians should be able to administer vaccines post-COVID-19 pandemic. Conclusion Licensed pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in the state of Ohio support the continued administration of vaccines by trained pharmacy technicians fostering the need for legislative change.

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The role of pharmacy technicians in vaccination services: a scoping review

Cited by 13 publications

References 42 publications

Knowledge and attitudes of community pharmacists on vaccination, barriers and willingness to implement community pharmacy-based vaccination services in Ethiopia

Knowledge and attitudes of community pharmacists on vaccination, barriers and willingness to implement community pharmacy-based vaccination services in Ethiopia

Evaluating the role of primary care pharmacy technicians in antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) and acne management using TARGET resources

Evaluating the Role of Pharmacy Technician-Administered Vaccines

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