The impact of community pharmacists on older adults in Turkey

Okuyan, Betül; Ozcan, Vildan; Balta, Ecehan; Durak-Albayrak, Ozge; Turker, Meltem; Sancar, Mesut; Yavuz, Burcu Balam; Üner, Sarp; Özcebe, Hilal

doi:10.1016/j.japh.2021.06.009

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“… 15 , 24 , 27 , 31 , 34 We found two studies in the UK, 25 , 26 Egypt 16 , 18 and Thailand. 35 , 37 All the remaining studies were from different countries: Canada, 13 France, 17 Germany, 21 Ghana, 28 Greece, 32 Iran, 20 Italy, 40 Japan, 38 Nigeria, 23 Norway, 22 Turkey 30 and Spain. 41…”

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Pharmacists’ involvement in physical activity promotion in community pharmacy: a systematic review

Viegas,

Barbosa,

Mendes

et al. 2024

European Journal of Public Health

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Background Physical activity (PA) promotion in healthcare systems is one of the priority areas highlighted by the World Health Organization, which recognizes that progress has been slow largely due to a lack of awareness and investment while requiring a system-based approach. Community pharmacies are one of the health structures that are more easily accessible to populations, thus constituting an ideal venue for developing health promotion activities. This research aimed to describe PA-enabling interventions developed in community pharmacies by pharmacists. Methods An electronic search was performed in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane and reference lists of the different papers until June 2023. Studies were eligible if performed in community pharmacies by pharmacists, focused on interventions aimed at increasing PA levels and if at least one PA-specific outcome was measured at two different time points. Results We identified 7076 publications in the initial search, plus 31 records identified through backward citation tracking from relevant studies. After an initial screening, 236 were selected for full-text analysis. Of the 29 selected papers, 10 presented a low risk of bias for the measurement of PA levels. PA outcomes were generally self-reported outcomes where the change in terms of the percentage of individuals considered active or who increased PA because of the intervention. Conclusion Several interventions to improve PA through community pharmacies were found although with a high level of heterogeneity and with only few with a low risk of bias. More targeted research that aims to capture PA levels and support the training of healthcare professionals is needed.

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Pharmacists’ involvement in physical activity promotion in community pharmacy: a systematic review

Viegas,

Barbosa,

Mendes

et al. 2024

European Journal of Public Health

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“…"Healthy Aging with Pharmacists" is a theory-based virtual training module developed in 2019 by the Turkish Pharmacists Association for continuing professional training. This program has been available for Turkish pharmacists since 2020 [2][3]. The link was also shared at professional groups on a WhatsApp Messenger.…”

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“…Kirkpatrick's Evaluation Model presents four levels for evaluating continuing professional development programs: (1) identifying participants' reaction to the program (including their satisfaction, and opinions), (2) assessing their knowledge, skills, and attitudes, (3) determining their intention to change behavior, and (4) assessing the extent to which they perform the new skills on their own practices after attending the program [1]. In Turkey, continuing professional development programs have been carried out by the Turkish Pharmacists Association to develop patient-oriented pharmacy services for patients with chronic diseases and for older adults [2][3]. However, there is no reliable and valid Turkish scale that evaluates the effectiveness of these programs on intention to change behavior.…”

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Psychometric properties of the theory-based clinical behavioral intention scale among Turkish community pharmacists

OKUYAN¹,

OZCAN²,

Ay³

et al. 2023

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The aim of this study was to assess psychometric properties of a theory-based scale, which can be used to identify and evaluate clinical behavioral intentions of Turkish community pharmacists. For the Turkish version of the theory-based scale; translation, cultural adaptation, and a pilot study were carried out, respectively. Intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was calculated in 31 pharmacists for the two-week test-retest reliability. Online survey was conducted among community pharmacists in seven regions of Turkey between May and August 2021 by using convenience sampling. Principal component analysis was performed with Varimax rotation. Cronbach's alpha coefficient was calculated for each component and the total scale. Among one hundred twenty-seven pharmacists, the median age was 44.0 (ranged between 23 and 72 years). In the two-week test-retest reliability analysis, reliability in the total scores of the scale between the baseline and after 15 days was excellent (ICC= 0.938; p<0.001). Three components were identified in the principal component analysis, with 72.7% of the total variance explained. Cronbach's alpha values ranged from 0.765 to 0.909. The Turkish version of this theory-based scale can be used to identify and evaluate clinical behavior intentions of Turkish community pharmacists. Further studies can be conducted to evaluate the validity of scale among diverse healthcare providers to assess their intention to various behaviors.

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“…The study found that community pharmacists significantly improved patient-related outcomes, including such medication adherence and medication beliefs, via pharmaceutical care services. [47]. In Xichang, pharmacy-delivered services for PWID were partially real and might be practical.…”

Section: Noori Istehkam Et Al (2020) -Malaysiamentioning

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“…Community pharmacies that provide high-quality pharmaceutical treatment should focus on patients' needs and be flexible, patient-oriented, and patient-centered [47]. To increase patients' trust in pharmacists, it is urgently necessary to address the legal requirements and compensation for pharmacies, where pharmacy staff should receive additional training on services-related knowledge and skills, cultural sensitivity, and enhancing pharmacists' technical competence and communication [64,70].…”

Section: Abu-farha Et Al (2022) -Jordanmentioning

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Emerging Roles of Community Pharmacist in Public Health: A Review on ASIA

G¹,

U.²,

N.³

et al. 2022

IJRPR

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This study's aim was to conduct a comprehensive review of previously published research publications related to the emerging roles of community pharmacists in public health in Asia. It aims to analyze the new roles that community pharmacists are being called upon to fill in Asian regions in public health with also a focus on maximizing the full capacity of pharmacist skills and development to public health, a continuing advocate, and first-line empowerment of providing pharmacy information queries. The written works of this study utilized a systematic search of existing literature, including articles reporting on the emerging roles of community pharmacists in public health, using the following databases: Cochrane, Google Scholar, Science Direct, PubMed/Medline, and Research Gate. Hand searching relevant articles on the research topic were employed to help ensure the confinement of all necessary existing literature/articles. The intervention or services types are classified based on the following: smoking cessation services, weight management services, alcohol reduction services, chronic disease management, drug misuse prevention and management services, and immunization and vaccination services; each comprises different major processes aiming to improve an individual's health status providing ways upon validation that are crucial for the betterment of public healthcare. In accordance with the studies, community pharmacist-led public-health programs markedly strengthened the efficiency, steadfastness, and cost-effectiveness of the allocation of public health resources whilst still optimizing the health of clients and patients, specifically whenever it arrives at assessing prospective issues and individuals who seek specialized care. Notwithstanding such, community pharmacy operations still necessitate modification to satisfy the evolving demands of consumers of modern medications. Training must attempt to boost pharmacists' confidence in supplying these services if community pharmacies are to elevate the public health services they serve. A proactive approach to the delivery of public health care by confident, well-trained pharmacists should have a favorable impact on client attitudes and health.

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The impact of community pharmacists on older adults in Turkey

Cited by 9 publications

References 47 publications

Pharmacists’ involvement in physical activity promotion in community pharmacy: a systematic review

Pharmacists’ involvement in physical activity promotion in community pharmacy: a systematic review

Psychometric properties of the theory-based clinical behavioral intention scale among Turkish community pharmacists

Emerging Roles of Community Pharmacist in Public Health: A Review on ASIA

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