Intervention mapping for developing pharmacy-based services and health programs: A theoretical approach

Stakeholder analysis for the development of a community pharmacy service aimed at preventing cardiovascular disease

“…This decision was made based on existing frameworks for health service/program planning. 1,27,33 These frameworks suggest services/programs should be developed and piloted (for optimisation) in limited geographical areas before further impact and outcome evaluation and scaling-up. An external, experienced facilitator conducted the workshop.…”

“…10,12,14,19 Second, this stakeholder analysis focused on the development of the service, mainly encompassing the theoretical design of the service and piloting for optimisation. 27 According to health planning approaches, the relative interest, influence or involvement of different stakeholders throughout the stages of the planning process (i.e. development, implementation, evaluation) may change depending on the aims of each stage.…”

“…Participatory planning approaches are useful in pharmacy practice, where the development, evaluation and implementation of services, and the integration of community pharmacists into the healthcare team still remains a challenge. 26,27 The planning process and development of CPSs is further discussed elsewhere along with some general information about how research can inform such a process. 27 A stakeholder analysis is a type of study that should be conducted at the outset of the CPS planning process to inform the group of stakeholders that may be involved in such a process.…”

“…26,27 The planning process and development of CPSs is further discussed elsewhere along with some general information about how research can inform such a process. 27 A stakeholder analysis is a type of study that should be conducted at the outset of the CPS planning process to inform the group of stakeholders that may be involved in such a process. A multilevel stakeholder group may help understand and address the complexities of the healthcare system in which community pharmacy services (CPSs) need to be embedded, and so improve the implementation of those services.…”

“…A multilevel stakeholder group may help understand and address the complexities of the healthcare system in which community pharmacy services (CPSs) need to be embedded, and so improve the implementation of those services. 27,28 A specific area in which CPSs are seen to be particularly relevant is in the prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD), 29 which is a major public health problem. 30,31 According to the World Health Organization, interventions at the primary-care level are considered to be the optimal approach to reverse the progression of CVD, prevent long-term complications, and reduce the use of associated healthcare resources.…”