The impact of clinical pharmacy services on pneumococcal vaccine frequency and appropriateness in a family medicine clinic

Stewart-Lynch, Autumn; Albert, Brittany; Bryan, Carly; Graveno, Molly; Roper, Rachel I.; Schneider, Sarah; Thomas, Christian A.; Covvey, Jordan R.

doi:10.1016/j.japh.2019.11.002

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“…Pharmacist involvement in immunization resulted in increased uptake of immunizations and increased appropriateness of vaccine administrations. [1][2][3][4][5] However, the extent of a pharmacist's involvement in these roles may vary from one country to another, influenced by local regulations and healthcare systems. 6,7 In Thailand, the role of pharmacists has undergone a transformation with the integration of health promotion and disease prevention concepts, including immunization, into pharmacy curricula.…”

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“…The pharmacist's role in immunization encompasses various essential functions, including vaccine advocacy, supply management, expanding vaccine accessibility, personalized education, counseling, administering vaccines, monitoring adverse events following immunization (AEFI), and maintaining immunization records. Pharmacist involvement in immunization resulted in increased uptake of immunizations and increased appropriateness of vaccine administrations 1–5 . However, the extent of a pharmacist's involvement in these roles may vary from one country to another, influenced by local regulations and healthcare systems 6,7…”

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An analysis of attitudes, knowledge, and willingness of Thai pharmacists as vaccinators: A nationwide survey study

Chumnumwat,

Montakantikul,

Wongpakwat

et al. 2023

J Am Coll Clin Pharm

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IntroductionDespite the diverse roles of pharmacists in immunization, the vaccinator role remains uncharted for Thai pharmacists. This survey assesses pharmacist attitudes, knowledge, and willingness as vaccinators, providing insights to enhance their pivotal contribution to vaccination outcomes in Thailand.MethodsThe survey encompassed three sections: respondent characteristics, attitudes toward the vaccinator role, and vaccination knowledge. Disseminated via the Pharmacy Council of Thailand (PCT)'s email system, it received 400 valid responses. Descriptive and inferential statistics were employed, including logistic regression to identify factors affecting willingness to become vaccinators (p < 0.05).ResultsThe survey was conducted between January 19, 2023, and February 28, 2023. The respondents, with an average age of 39.8 ± 10.25 years, were predominantly female (54.5%) with bachelor's degrees (68%). Hospital (45%) and community (20.7%) pharmacists were prominent, primarily in the central region (51%). Notably, 12.3% received vaccination training from PCT. Of the respondents, 169 (42.25%) were willing to become vaccinators, while 231 (57.75%) were uncertain or uninterested. Factors driving willingness differed; knowledge and skills for vaccine administration (72.59%) were crucial for those not willing to become vaccinators, while public benefits (73.91%) influenced vaccinators. In multivariate analysis, longer experience (10–19 years) (odds ratio [OR] 2.317; p = 0.009) and vaccination training (OR = 1.926; p = 0.047) were significant factors supporting the decision to become vaccinators. Average vaccination knowledge scores were 5.68 ± 2.63 out of 12 points, slightly higher in the vaccinator group (6 ± 2.3) compared to non‐vaccinators (5.4 ± 2.8) with a significant difference (p = 0.034). Post‐vaccination counseling knowledge was high, but questions related to adverse events following immunization (AEFI) had low correct response rates (12.5%).ConclusionThe study underscores substantial willingness among Thai pharmacists to assume the vaccinator role, revealing influential factors and knowledge gaps. This insight can guide training enhancements and implementation strategies to seamlessly expand pharmacist contributions to vaccination efforts.

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An analysis of attitudes, knowledge, and willingness of Thai pharmacists as vaccinators: A nationwide survey study

Chumnumwat,

Montakantikul,

Wongpakwat

et al. 2023

J Am Coll Clin Pharm

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A new perspective: Practice-enhancing publications about the medication-use process in ambulatory care in 2020

Gazda

Vest

Peek

et al. 2022

American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy

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Disclaimer In an effort to expedite the publication of articles related to the COVID-19 pandemic, AJHP is posting these manuscripts online as soon as possible after acceptance. Accepted manuscripts have been peer-reviewed and copyedited, but are posted online before technical formatting and author proofing. These manuscripts are not the final version of record and will be replaced with the final article (formatted per AJHP style and proofed by the authors) at a later time. Purpose This article identifies, prioritizes, and summarizes published literature on the ambulatory care medication-use process (ACMUP) from calendar year 2020 that can impact ambulatory pharmacy practice. Summary The medication-use process is the foundational system that provides the framework for safe medication utilization within the healthcare environment and was reimagined to focus on new innovations and advancements in ambulatory pharmacy practice. The ACMUP is defined in this article as having the following components: transitions of care, prescribing and collaborative practice, accessing care, adherence, and monitoring and quality. Articles evaluating at least one step of the ACMUP were assessed for their usefulness toward practice improvement. A PubMed search covering calendar year 2020 was conducted in January 2021 using targeted Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) keywords and the table of contents of selected pharmacy journals, providing a total of 9,433 articles. A thorough review identified 65 potentially practice-enhancing articles: 14 for transitions of care, 19 for prescribing and collaborative practice, 10 for adherence, 6 for accessing care, and 16 for monitoring and quality. Ranking of the articles for importance by peers led to the selection of key articles from each category. The highest-ranked articles are briefly summarized, with a mention of why each article is important. The other articles are listed for further review and evaluation. Conclusion It is important to routinely review the published literature and to incorporate significant findings into daily practice. This article is the first to define and evaluate the currently published literature pertinent to the ACMUP. As healthcare continues to advance and care shifts to ambulatory settings, the ACMUP will continue to be a crucial process to evaluate.

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The impact of clinical pharmacy services on pneumococcal vaccine frequency and appropriateness in a family medicine clinic

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An analysis of attitudes, knowledge, and willingness of Thai pharmacists as vaccinators: A nationwide survey study

An analysis of attitudes, knowledge, and willingness of Thai pharmacists as vaccinators: A nationwide survey study

A new perspective: Practice-enhancing publications about the medication-use process in ambulatory care in 2020

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