Mujtaba Syed Hassan, Gazerani Parisa
Department of Life Sciences and Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Oslo Metropolitan University, 0130 Oslo, Norway.
Department of Health Science and Technology, Faculty of Medicine, Aalborg University, 9260 Gistrup, Denmark.
Pharmacy (Basel). 2024 Jul 18;12(4):111. doi: 10.3390/pharmacy12040111.
Pain is a common complaint, and the consumption of analgesics is prevalent. Community pharmacists, as primary contact points for patients, can play a crucial role in guiding patients toward rational pharmacotherapy or alternative pain management strategies. However, there are no specific educational curricula or standard guidelines to support this role, and the perception of this potential role is not well known. We conducted an anonymous online questionnaire among community pharmacists in Norway to assess their knowledge, perspectives, and willingness to engage in pain care. The survey also explored potential facilitators and barriers, and the use of any current guidelines. Seventy-one community pharmacists participated from various regions in Norway. Findings revealed that community pharmacists felt knowledgeable and willing to engage in pain management but anticipated barriers such as time constraints and a lack of standard guidelines. Participants also highlighted the need for better collaboration with other healthcare professionals and continuous professional development to enhance their role. To optimize the role of community pharmacists in pain management, therefore, integrating them into multidisciplinary healthcare teams, minimizing barriers, and providing continuous education and standard guidelines seem essential. This approach can empower community pharmacists and improve pain management outcomes.
疼痛是一种常见的主诉,镇痛药的使用也很普遍。社区药剂师作为患者的主要接触点,在引导患者采用合理的药物治疗或替代疼痛管理策略方面可以发挥关键作用。然而,目前尚无支持这一角色的特定教育课程或标准指南,而且对这一潜在角色的认知也并不广为人知。我们对挪威的社区药剂师进行了一项匿名在线问卷调查,以评估他们在疼痛护理方面的知识、观点和参与意愿。该调查还探讨了潜在的促进因素和障碍,以及当前指南的使用情况。来自挪威不同地区的71名社区药剂师参与了调查。结果显示,社区药剂师觉得自己有相关知识并愿意参与疼痛管理,但预计会遇到时间限制和缺乏标准指南等障碍。参与者还强调了与其他医疗专业人员加强合作以及持续专业发展以增强其作用的必要性。因此,为了优化社区药剂师在疼痛管理中的作用,将他们纳入多学科医疗团队、减少障碍并提供持续教育和标准指南似乎至关重要。这种方法可以增强社区药剂师的能力并改善疼痛管理效果。