The aim of this study was to explore treatment burden among people with a variety chronic conditions and comorbidities their unpaid carers. living ongoing illness has been well established. However, the associated proactively treating managing illness, commonly referred as 'treatment burden', is less understood. This helps bridge gap in our understanding by providing an in-depth analysis qualitative data collected from large sample adults diverse backgrounds various conditions. Using...

Abstract Background While community pharmacies have been successful in providing harm reduction support for illicit substance consumers, little research has explored their role addressing the needs of anabolic–androgenic steroid (AAS) consumers. Objective This study aimed to triangulate attitudes and experiences AAS consumers pharmacist’s regarding reduction. Methods Semi-structured interviews were conducted with ( n = 8) pharmacists 15) between December 2022 August 2023 Australia. Interview...

Mental illness is a worldwide health priority. As medication commonly used to treat mental illness, community pharmacy staff well placed assist consumers.To evaluate the effectiveness of multifaceted, support service for consumers.Pharmacists and in three Australian states were trained deliver flexible, goal-oriented adults with over 3-6 months. Consumer-related outcome measures included perceptions health-related quality life, beliefs, treatment satisfaction adherence.Fifty-five 100...

Consumers most commonly discard unwanted medicines in household rubbish or drains, however, there are global concerns over the extent, environmental impact and health risks. When consumers procure store for future use, this can negatively on quality use of consumer safety. We sought greater insight into extent these practices by exploring volume types Australian homes, self-reported related to medicine accumulation, disposal. This qualitative study formed part a larger project that included...

Community pharmacies are ideally located as a source of support for people with chronic conditions. Yet, we have limited insight into what innovative pharmacy services would this consumer group to manage their condition/s. The aim study was identify innovations conditions and carers want from ideal community pharmacy, compare pharmacists staff think consumers want. We elicited ideas using the nominal technique. Participants included conditions, unpaid carers, staff, in four regions...

Objective To explore the purpose/s for which people with chronic conditions and their carers use Australian community pharmacies, compare this to what pharmacy services they consider important, from perspectives of both consumers pharmacists. Design An exploratory study involving a survey, asked participants indicate had ever used, rate importance 22 them, or person care for, if pharmacist. Setting Four regions Australia: Logan-Beaudesert Mt Isa/North West region, Queensland, Northern...

It is well established that health consumer opinions should be considered in the design, delivery, and evaluation of services. However, people with chronic conditions their carers what they actually consider as ideal healthcare limited. The aim this study to investigate priorities consumers carers, if there are differences between these two groups, differ depending on geographical location.The nominal group technique was used a method identify currently important to, or valued by,...

Healthcare professionals, including pharmacists, can recognise and assist people experiencing mental health crises. Despite this, little is known about how pharmacists engage with presenting signs symptoms of This study aimed to (i) examine pharmacists' crisis assessment language during simulated patient role-plays (SPRPs) (ii) explore participants' experiences participating in SPRPs Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) scenarios.Fifty-nine MHFA-trained pharmacy staff participated audio-recorded...

Legitimate androgen use, such as testosterone replacement therapy, requires a legal prescription. Off-label use for reasons like wellness and aesthetics continues to grow. Recent regulatory changes in Australia aim curb non-prescribed potentially intensifying stigma, however seeking prescriptions through channels persists. This study aimed explore community pharmacists' knowledge, attitudes, practices regarding individuals who androgens. We conducted semi-structured interviews with 15...

Abstract Objective To explore the attributes of pharmacy choice for people with chronic conditions. Methods Semi-structured interviews were conducted between May and October 2012, across four regions in three Australian states. Purposive sampling was used to recruit participants conditions unpaid carers. Interviews analysed via constant comparison method. Key findings Ninety-seven conducted. The majority regular patrons one five influenced this choice: patient-centred care, convenience,...

To explore consumer awareness, experience and expectations of Australian community pharmacy practice, from the perspectives consumers with chronic health conditions, carers or both. Semi-structured in-depth interviews were undertaken in four diverse regions Australia. The constant comparison method was used for analysis purposes. Ninety-seven conducted. Participants had limited understanding regarding role staff Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Pharmacists viewed primarily as medication...

Introduction There is a significant life expectancy gap attributable to physical comorbidities for people living with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) compared the general population. Medications are major treatment SPMI management illnesses, hence pharmacists well positioned support healthcare comorbidities. The randomised controlled trial (RCT) aim evaluate effectiveness of an individualised, pharmacist led, service experiencing focusing on medication adherence comorbidity...

Abstract Internationally, hospital pharmacy support staff, assistants, and technicians can become credentialled for extended roles, yet opportunities are limited in Australia. Increasing need training more responsive to the setting could be addressed via flexible, portable courses micro‐credentials promote rapid skill development without compromising productivity. This study aimed explore feasibility of collaborative co‐production a micro‐credential an staff role. Hospital clinicians...

Abstract Objectives Community pharmacists, as primary healthcare practitioners, play a crucial role in supporting mental health consumers. They often serve the first point of contact and see consumers more frequently than other professionals. While their contributions to are increasingly recognized, insight is emerging about factors that support pharmacists providing healthcare. The aim this study was assess applicability framework for pharmacy staff consumers’ empowerment health. Methods...