The development of a discrete choice experiment: Investigating pharmacy selection in New Zealand.

Introduction: Discrete choice experiments (DCEs) provide a method for understanding preferences for service provision and there have been limited applications to the selection of community pharmacies. The validity and accuracy of DCEs rely upon the attributes and levels used. This paper aims to describe the development of a DCE investigating New Zealanders preferences for community pharmacies.

Community pharmacy service provision to adults with palliative care needs in their last year of life: a scoping review.

Introduction The provision of palliative care is central to primary health care delivery. In this setting, community pharmacies often act in a medication supply role, yet their broader involvement in supporting people in the last year of life is less well understood. Aim This study aimed to review the literature on community pharmacies supporting adults with palliative care needs in their last year of life, emphasising challenges to optimising their role and improving equity and service accessibility.

Pharmacist Perceptions and Future Scope of Telepharmacy in New Zealand: A Qualitative Exploration.

Telepharmacy is the delivery of pharmacy services through telecommunications technology when patients and pharmacists are separated by physical distance. Falling under the broader term of telehealth, telepharmacy has been adopted globally and proved invaluable during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study is aimed at investigating New Zealand pharmacists' perceptions of telepharmacy adoption and assessing its potential impact on their future scope of practice.

Does the type of pharmacy used influence medication adherence? A retrospective observational study in Aotearoa, New Zealand.

Background: Community pharmacies in New Zealand have varying ownership and operational structures. Unlike independent pharmacies, corporate and hybrid pharmacies do not charge prescription copayments.

Objectives: This research aimed to determine whether people receiving free prescriptions from corporate and hybrid pharmacies (via copayment waiver) have greater medication adherence than the users of independent pharmacies.

The effects of free prescriptions on community pharmacy selection: A discrete choice experiment.

Background: Little is known about preferences for community pharmacies, particularly the influence of prescription co-payments, and for New Zealand's priority populations, Māori and Pacific Peoples. Improving understanding of community pharmacy preferences will enable tailoring services to meet community needs.

Objectives: This study aims to investigate New Zealanders' preferences for community pharmacies when collecting prescriptions.

Evaluating EHR-Integrated Digital Technologies for Medication-Related Outcomes and Health Equity in Hospitalised Adults: A Scoping Review.

The purpose of this scoping review is to identify and evaluate studies that examine the effectiveness and implementation strategies of Electronic Health Record (EHR)-integrated digital technologies aimed at improving medication-related outcomes and promoting health equity among hospitalised adults. Using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR), the implementation methods and outcomes of the studies were evaluated, as was the assessment of methodological quality and risk of bias. Searches through Medline, Embase, Web of Science, and CINAHL Plus yielded 23 relevant studies from 1,232 abstracts, spanning 11 countries and from 2008 to 2022, with varied research designs.

The future of pharmacy work: How pharmacists are adapting to and preparing for technology infusion.

Background: The pharmacy sector is rapidly evolving due to technological advancements, presenting challenges and opportunities for pharmacists. However, limited literature exists on the future of pharmacy work, especially concerning technology adoption.

Objective: This exploratory study investigates pharmacists' perspectives on the impact of technologies on the profession - including career security, role evolution, adjustments to changes - and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on technology implementation and the broader future of work in pharmacy.

Exploring telepharmacy: A bibliometric analysis of past research and future directions.

This bibliometric review analyzes the evolution of telepharmacy research, significantly amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic. By employing bibliometric analysis, the study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state and emerging trends in telepharmacy. This approach helps in identifying key areas of growth, predominant themes, and potential gaps in the literature.

Understanding Risk Factors for Complaints Against Pharmacists: A Content Analysis.

Objectives: Pharmacists constitute a crucial component of the healthcare system, significantly influencing the provision of medication services and ensuring patient safety. This study aims to understand the characteristics and risk factors for complaints against pharmacists through Health and Disability Commissioner (HDC) published decisions.

Methods: This study adopts a retrospective, qualitative approach.

Characteristics and risk factors of pharmacist misconduct in New Zealand: a retrospective nationwide analysis.

Background: Professional misconduct has evolved into a worldwide concern, involving various forms and types of behaviours that contribute to unsafe practices. This study aimed to provide insights into the patterns characterising pharmacist misconduct and uncover underlying factors contributing to such instances in New Zealand.

Methods: This research examined all cases of pharmacist misconduct sourced from the Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal (HPDT) database in New Zealand since 2004.

Risk identification and prediction of complaints and misconduct against health practitioners: a scoping review.

Identifying the risk and predicting complaints and misconduct against health practitioners are essential for healthcare regulators to implement early interventions and develop long-term prevention strategies to improve professional practice and enhance patient safety. This scoping review aims to map out existing literature on the risk identification and prediction of complaints and misconduct against health practitioners. This scoping review followed Arksey and O'Malley's five-stage methodological framework.

Describing the consumer profile of different types of community pharmacy in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Introduction Aotearoa New Zealand has a range of community pharmacies; independent, corporate, hybrid, and mail-order, each with differing service delivery models. Corporate and hybrid pharmacies do not charge the NZ$5.00 co-payment on standard prescriptions; however, prescription co-payments were universally removed from 1July 2023.

Workplace bullying in pharmacy - a study on prevalence, impacts and barriers to reporting.

Purpose: The study aims to estimate the prevalence of workplace bullying, personal and work-related impacts, reporting practices for bullying, and the reasons for not reporting bullying incidents in the New Zealand pharmacy sector.

Design/methodology/approach: An online survey was conducted among registered pharmacists and pharmacist interns in New Zealand from June to August 2020. The questionnaire comprises both close-ended and semi-structured free-text questions.

Delivering Culturally-Appropriate, Technology-Enabled Health Care in Indigenous Communities.

Indigenous health is becoming a top priority globally. The aim is to ensure equal health opportunities, with a focus on Indigenous populations who have faced historical disparities. Effective health interventions in Indigenous communities must incorporate Indigenous knowledge, beliefs, and worldviews to be culturally appropriate.

Impact of Promotional Videos on Public Perception of Pharmacy Services.

Promotional videos are an effective means of marketing products or services in this era of social media. However, little is known if such videos can be a useful tool to promote pharmacy services. To assess the impact of promotional videos on public awareness of the health services provided by New Zealand pharmacists.

Cues Disseminated by Professional Associations That Represent 5 Health Care Professions Across 5 Nations: Lexical Analysis of Tweets.

Background: Collaboration across health care professions is critical in efficiently and effectively managing complex and chronic health conditions, yet interprofessional care does not happen automatically. Professional associations have a key role in setting a profession's agenda, maintaining professional identity, and establishing priorities. The associations' external communication is commonly undertaken through social media platforms, such as Twitter.

Community Pharmacists' Beliefs about Suboptimal Practice during the Times of COVID-19.

Community pharmacies are high-performance workplaces; if the environment is not conducive to safe practice, mistakes can occur. There has been increasing demand for pharmacists during the COVID-19 pandemic as they have become integral to the response. Suboptimal practices in the work environment and with pharmacists and their teams can impact the safe delivery of services.

A Systematic Review of Independent and Chain Pharmacies Effects on Medication Adherence.

As the last step in the care pathway, pharmacies can significantly impact a patient's medication adherence and the success of treatment. The potential impact of patient's pharmacy choice on their medication adherence has yet to be established. This study aims to review the impact a pharmacies ownership model, either independent or chain, has on its users' medication adherence.

Professionals' attitudes towards the use of cognitive enhancers in academic settings.

Introduction And Aims: The non-medical use of prescription stimulants such as methylphenidate, dexamphetamine and modafinil is increasing in popularity within tertiary academic settings. There is a paucity of information on awareness, attitudes, and acceptability by professionals of use in this context. This study aimed to investigate professionals' knowledge of and attitudes towards the use of cognitive enhancers (CEs) in academic settings, and their willingness to use a hypothetical CE.