Article ; Online: A qualitative study on asthma management experiences of Turkish community pharmacists.
The Journal of asthma : official journal of the Association for the Care of Asthma
2023 Volume 61, Issue 6, Page(s) 632–642
Abstract: Introduction: Asthma is seen in more than 4 million people in Turkey. Numerous studies have shown the beneficial effects of pharmacist interventions on medication adherence and therapeutic outcomes. The aim of this study was to gain insight into the ... ...
| Abstract | Introduction: Asthma is seen in more than 4 million people in Turkey. Numerous studies have shown the beneficial effects of pharmacist interventions on medication adherence and therapeutic outcomes. The aim of this study was to gain insight into the current situation by examining the experiences of Turkish community pharmacists in relation to the counseling and referral of asthma patients, the responsibilities of pharmacists and the recommendations made by pharmacists to improve asthma management. Methods: In this qualitative study, the constructivist-interpretivist paradigm was adopted. To conduct qualitative interviews, a semi-structured interview guide was devised to gather insights from the pharmacists. The interviews were coded verbatim. Subsequently, various themes and sub-themes were developed based on the aim and objectives of the study. Results: A total of 14 pharmacists engaged in semi-structured interviews conducted between June and August 2023. The wealth of information gathered during these interviews facilitated a meticulous thematic analysis, yielding four overarching themes: 1) Patient-related difficulties, 2) Communication with physicians, 3) Desired traits and responsibilities of pharmacists, 4) Pharmacists' expectations. Pharmacists placed significant emphasis on their challenges in allocating time to patients, primarily due to high workloads and limited collaboration with physicians. Conclusion: Considering the workload and time limitations faced by pharmacists, a collaborative model involving pharmacists and physicians is seen as essential. Enhancing the collaboration between pharmacists and physicians, especially for chronic diseases, holds the potential to enhance public health outcomes while alleviating the workload of pharmacists. |
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| MeSH term(s) | Humans ; Asthma/drug therapy ; Asthma/therapy ; Asthma/psychology ; Pharmacists/psychology ; Turkey ; Male ; Female ; Qualitative Research ; Adult ; Community Pharmacy Services/organization & administration ; Professional Role ; Middle Aged ; Interviews as Topic ; Attitude of Health Personnel ; Medication Adherence ; Workload/psychology |
| Language | English |
| Publishing date | 2023-12-23 |
| Publishing country | England |
| Document type | Journal Article |
| ZDB-ID | 603816-5 |
| ISSN | 1532-4303 ; 0277-0903 |
| ISSN (online) | 1532-4303 |
| ISSN | 0277-0903 |
| DOI | 10.1080/02770903.2023.2297373 |
| Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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