Practice pharmacists in the primary healthcare team in Aotearoa New Zealand: a national survey.

Introduction The integration of pharmacists into general practice settings is increasingly common internationally. Within Aotearoa New Zealand, the role has evolved variably in different regions. Recent health policy and professional guidance support further development.

Changes in provision of extended community pharmacy services in Aotearoa New Zealand, 2018 to 2022.

Background: Recognition is growing of the contributions community pharmacists make to the primary health care team, as their role shifts from a traditional dispensing focus to greater emphasis on fully applying their clinical skills. Some extended pharmacist services (e.g.

Capturing patient experiences of care with digital technology to improve service delivery and quality of care: A scoping review.

Objective: Patient experience significantly impacts healthcare quality, outcomes, resource utilisation and treatment adherence. Digital technologies offer promising approaches for capturing real-time, multi-faceted patient experiences. This scoping review investigated how digital technologies are used to capture patient experience during healthcare encounters and their potential to improve health service delivery and care.

What Interventions Work to Reduce Cost Barriers to Primary Healthcare in High-Income Countries? A Systematic Review.

High-income countries like Aotearoa New Zealand are grappling with inequitable access to healthcare services. Out-of-pocket payments can lead to the reduced use of appropriate healthcare services, poorer health outcomes, and catastrophic health expenses. To advance our knowledge, this systematic review asks, "What interventions aim to reduce cost barriers for health users when accessing primary healthcare in high-income countries?" The search strategy comprised three bibliographic databases (Dimensions, Embase, and Medline Web of Science).

Addressing closed and limited enrolments in general practices in Aotearoa New Zealand: a mixed-methods study.

Aim: To ascertain the reasons for and impacts of closed books in general practices in Aotearoa New Zealand and report recommendations for mitigation.

Method: A mixed-methods approach was used. A first round of interviews with experts in the primary care sector was conducted, followed by a survey across general practices and, finally, a second round of interviews.