Ukrainian Patients’ Perspectives on Advanced Pharmaceutical Services Provided by Polish Pharmacists: A Cross-Border Support Initiative

• DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s477925
• Publication Date: 2025-01-22T05:40:12Z
• Authors: Piotr Merks; Urszula Religioni; Mariola Borowska; Rafał Hechman; Mikołaj Konstanty; Justyna Kaźmierczak; Beata Chełstowska; Regis Vaillancourt; Agnieszka Drab; Krystian Wdowiak
• Keywords: Ukrainian

Introduction: Pharmacists are essential healthcare professionals which play a pivotal role in public health protection by offering diverse pharmacy services.This includes not only serving individuals Ukraine but also addressing the needs of Ukrainian citizens residing Poland.An exemplary initiative is creation website farmaceucidlaukrainy.pl, provides organized and systematic support.Aim: This study aims to evaluate perceptions immigrant patients from regarding advanced pharmaceutical consultation service provided Polish pharmacists.Material Methods: included 250 respondents Ukraine.The was conducted 2022 using an anonymous survey.The survey distributed after consultations one cities near Polish-Ukrainian border.As part project, who had run out medicines due war brought their medications counselling points pharmacists, pharmacists helped them find equivalents ias well as help treated minor ailments Poland.Results: Practically all strongly agree with statements posed survey, percentage such responses close 95%, lowest observed for statement "If possible, I would like this kind be offered any pharmacy", 90.40%.Conclusion: highly appreciated services pharmacists.The information given clear practical, were deemed supportive.Expanding initiatives other assistance could enhance support network displaced individuals.