Community pharmacists' experiences regarding the treatment management of people with diabetes during Ramadan: A phenomenological study.

Background: Community pharmacists are often the first point of contact for patients seeking assistance in managing chronic diseases, including diabetes, owing to their accessibility. They are readily available to patients, especially in outpatient settings, and can play a vital role in ensuring safe medication use in patients with diabetes. However, published research on the role of community pharmacists in managing diabetes in patients fasting during Ramadan in Türkiye and worldwide is limited.

Comparative content analysis and biological activity studies of fatty and essential oils from some garlic products sold in Turkish community pharmacies, natural, and fermented garlic.

Garlic (Alliaceae), an annual herb, is renowned not only for its distinctive flavor but also for its extensive therapeutic applications in managing various ailments and health conditions. In this study, garlic products identified as the best-selling items in Turkish pharmacies for various purposes were compared with garlic grown under standard conditions in terms of chemical composition and antidiabetic, anticholinesterase, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties. Three of garlic samples were prepared by researchers.

The Mediating Role of Self-Efficacy Between Solution-Focused Thinking Skills and Psychological Resilience Among Pharmacy Students in Turkey.

Objective: The objective of this study was to examine the relationships between solution-focused thinking, self-efficacy, and psychological resilience in pharmacy students and to investigate the mediating role of self-efficacy in the relationship between solution-focused thinking and psychological resilience.

Methods: To achieve the objective of this study, a cross-sectional, descriptive, correlational study was conducted.

Results: A total of 884 pharmacy students participated in the study.

Advancing empathy and emotional intelligence among pharmacy students: A comparative mixed-methods study with peer role-play simulation intervention.

Introduction: Due to the significance of interpersonal empathy and emotional intelligence in pharmaceutical practices, it has become essential to emphasize its importance in pharmacy education. The aim of this study is to provide pharmacy students, who require proper communication skills throughout their professional careers, with a simulation-based intervention focusing on empathy and emotional intelligence, and to evaluate the influence of this educational intervention on emotional intelligence and empathy levels.

Methods: The methodological approach adopted in this study aims to integrate both qualitative and quantitative data for a comprehensive analysis, that is, the mixed method, and to provide in-depth answers to the research questions.

Lived experiences of Turkish community pharmacists toward person-centric care: a qualitative analysis.

Background: In Turkey, the SMART pharmacist program was launched to enable community pharmacists to deliver patient-centric care services. However, how far this programme has achieved success and what are the challenges faced by the programme need to be evaluated.

Objective: This study aimed to explore the experiences of community pharmacists in providing person-centric care services in pharmacies and provide recommendations for improved care effectiveness.

A qualitative study on asthma management experiences of Turkish community pharmacists.

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.

Determination of Pharmacists' Opinions about Collegial Solidarity.

Objectives: Colleague solidarity, which emphasizes trust, independent thinking skills, and sharing, enables the problems encountered in the health service delivery to be dealt with effectively. This study aims to identify the current situation regarding colleague solidarity among pharmacists, which is also included in Turkey's pharmacy legislation.

Materials And Methods: "Colleague Solidarity Scale Among Nurses" was used in this study conducted with the questionnaire technique.

Self-medication and non-prescription drug counseling: Illustrating profession uncertainty within Turkish pharmacy practice.

Background: Recommending effective minor ailment treatments and using non-prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines is a pharmacist's duty. Although common in most European countries, self-medication counseling practices may differ from country to country.

Objectives: This study explored Turkish community pharmacists' attitudes concerning the present self-medication market, professional responsibilities toward patients' self-care, and the usefulness of e-learning for patients' counseling education.