Developing community pharmacists’ role in the management of type 2 diabetes and related microvascular complications: a nationwide survey in Australia
Background Community pharmacists have regular interactions with people living with type 2 diabetes to supply medications, and have a potential role in supporting other primary care professionals in the screening, management, monitoring and facilitation of timely referral of microvascular complicatio...
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| description | Background Community pharmacists have regular interactions with people living with type 2 diabetes to supply medications, and have a potential role in supporting other primary care professionals in the screening, management, monitoring and facilitation of timely referral of microvascular complications. This study aimed to investigate the contemporary and future roles of community pharmacists in diabetes-related microvascular complication management. Methods This study involved an online Australian nation-wide survey of pharmacists administered via Qualtrics® and distributed through social media platforms, state and national pharmacy organisations, and via major banner groups. Descriptive analyses were undertaken using SPSS. Results Among 77 valid responses, 72% of pharmacists already provided blood pressure and blood glucose monitoring services for the management of type 2 diabetes. Only 14% reported providing specific microvascular complication services. Over 80% identified a need for a comprehensive microvascular complication monitoring and referral service, and agreed it is feasible and within the scope of practice of a pharmacist. Almost all respondents agreed that they would implement and provide a monitoring and referral service if provided with appropriate training and resources. Potential barriers to service implementation were competing demands and lack of remuneration and awareness among consumers and health professionals. Conclusions Type 2 diabetes services in Australian community pharmacies do not currently focus on microvascular complication management. There appears to be strong support for implementing a novel screening, monitoring and referral service via community pharmacy to facilitate timely access to care. Successful implementation would require additional pharmacist training, and identification of efficient pathways for service integration and remuneration. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-903ae8a605454f2d8801f83d5102d15f2023-12-03T12:43:33ZengPeerJ Inc.PeerJ2167-83592023-02-0111e1484910.7717/peerj.14849Developing community pharmacists’ role in the management of type 2 diabetes and related microvascular complications: a nationwide survey in AustraliaLouise Woodhams0Leanne Chalmers1Graham S. Hillis2Tin Fei Sim3Curtin Medical School, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaCurtin Medical School, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaMedical School, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaCurtin Medical School, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaBackground Community pharmacists have regular interactions with people living with type 2 diabetes to supply medications, and have a potential role in supporting other primary care professionals in the screening, management, monitoring and facilitation of timely referral of microvascular complications. This study aimed to investigate the contemporary and future roles of community pharmacists in diabetes-related microvascular complication management. Methods This study involved an online Australian nation-wide survey of pharmacists administered via Qualtrics® and distributed through social media platforms, state and national pharmacy organisations, and via major banner groups. Descriptive analyses were undertaken using SPSS. Results Among 77 valid responses, 72% of pharmacists already provided blood pressure and blood glucose monitoring services for the management of type 2 diabetes. Only 14% reported providing specific microvascular complication services. Over 80% identified a need for a comprehensive microvascular complication monitoring and referral service, and agreed it is feasible and within the scope of practice of a pharmacist. Almost all respondents agreed that they would implement and provide a monitoring and referral service if provided with appropriate training and resources. Potential barriers to service implementation were competing demands and lack of remuneration and awareness among consumers and health professionals. Conclusions Type 2 diabetes services in Australian community pharmacies do not currently focus on microvascular complication management. There appears to be strong support for implementing a novel screening, monitoring and referral service via community pharmacy to facilitate timely access to care. Successful implementation would require additional pharmacist training, and identification of efficient pathways for service integration and remuneration.https://peerj.com/articles/14849.pdfCommunity pharmacyMicrovascular complicationsType 2 diabetesProfessional pharmacy services |
| spellingShingle | Louise Woodhams Leanne Chalmers Graham S. Hillis Tin Fei Sim Developing community pharmacists’ role in the management of type 2 diabetes and related microvascular complications: a nationwide survey in Australia PeerJ Community pharmacy Microvascular complications Type 2 diabetes Professional pharmacy services |
| title | Developing community pharmacists’ role in the management of type 2 diabetes and related microvascular complications: a nationwide survey in Australia |
| title_full | Developing community pharmacists’ role in the management of type 2 diabetes and related microvascular complications: a nationwide survey in Australia |
| title_fullStr | Developing community pharmacists’ role in the management of type 2 diabetes and related microvascular complications: a nationwide survey in Australia |
| title_full_unstemmed | Developing community pharmacists’ role in the management of type 2 diabetes and related microvascular complications: a nationwide survey in Australia |
| title_short | Developing community pharmacists’ role in the management of type 2 diabetes and related microvascular complications: a nationwide survey in Australia |
| title_sort | developing community pharmacists role in the management of type 2 diabetes and related microvascular complications a nationwide survey in australia |
| topic | Community pharmacy Microvascular complications Type 2 diabetes Professional pharmacy services |
| url | https://peerj.com/articles/14849.pdf |
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