A qualitative study on the working experiences of clinical pharmacists in fighting against COVID-19

Abstract Background The spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has overwhelmed healthcare systems across the world. Along with the medical team, clinical pharmacists played a significant role during the public health emergency of COVID-19. This study aimed to explore the working experience of clinical pharmacists and provide reference for first-line clinical pharmacists to prepare for fighting against COVID-19. Methods A qualitative study based on descriptive phenomenology was employed with face-to-face and audio-recorded interviews to study the working experience of 13 clinical pharmacists (including two clinical nutritional pharmacists). All interviews were transcribed verbatim, and the interview data were analyzed thematically using NVivo software. Results Four themes emerged from interview data, including roles of clinical pharmacists, working experiences of clinical pharmacists, psychological feelings of clinical pharmacists, and career expectations of clinical pharmacists. Conclusions The results contributed to a deeper understanding of the clinical pharmacists’ work experiences in COVID-19 and offered guidance to better prepare clinical pharmacists in participating in a public health crisis.

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A Qualitative Study on the Working Experiences of Clinical Pharmacists in Fighting Against COVID-19

10.21203/rs.3.rs-535383/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Xiaojuan Wang ◽

Xiali Yao ◽

Xuedong Jia ◽

Xiangfen Shi ◽

Jie Hao ◽

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Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Qualitative Study ◽

Work Experience ◽

Preliminary Evidence ◽

Interview Data ◽

Work Experiences ◽

Medical Department ◽

Emergency Plans ◽

Clinical Pharmacists ◽

Existing Problems

Abstract Background: Along with the medical team, clinical pharmacists played a significant role during the public health emergency of COVID-19. However, to our knowledge, few studies on their work experience with combating COVID-19 have been published. Interviews with clinical pharmacists was conducted to better understand their roles. Through these interviews, further insight would be gained regarding the existing problems within pharmaceutical departments in medical institutions. This information could be used to amend emergency plans for when these departments encounter catastrophic public health events. Methods: A qualitative study design was employed with face-to-face and audio-recorded interviews being conducted with 13 clinical pharmacists. This group included nutritional pharmacists from two hospitals that were fighting against COVID-19 in Henan. All interviews were transcribed verbatim, and the interview data were analyzed thematically using Colaizzi software (version 11). Results: The results contributed to a deeper understanding of the clinical pharmacists’ work experiences providing consultation for the medical department. Four themes emerged from interview data, including the role played by clinical pharmacists, experiences encountered by clinical pharmacists, psychological feelings of clinical pharmacists, and career expectations of clinical pharmacists. Conclusions: This exploratory study provides preliminary evidence that some of the work experiences of clinical pharmacists were aligned. However, some deficiencies, such as lack of participation, were highlighted by the clinical pharmacists and these deficiencies are areas that need to be improved by the department of pharmacy.

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Anticipating on a post covid-19 world and the pivotal role of science and technology

Coronaviruses ◽

10.2174/2666796701999201116121451 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 01 ◽

Author(s):

Saeed Khan ◽

Tusha Sharma ◽

Basu Dev Banerjee ◽

Scotty Branch ◽

Shea Harrelson

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Pivotal Role ◽

Public Healthcare ◽

Healthcare Organizations ◽

Health Crisis ◽

Outbreak Management ◽

The Public ◽

Public Health Crisis ◽

Future Outbreak

: Currently, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has transformed into a severe public health crisis and wreaking havoc worldwide. The ongoing pandemic has exposed the public healthcare system's weaknesses and highlighted the urgent need for investments in scientific programs and policies. A comprehensive program utilizing the science and technologydriven strategies combined with well-resourced healthcare organizations appears to be essential for current and future outbreak management.

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The Public Health Crisis Survival Guide

10.1093/oso/9780190697211.001.0001 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Joshua M. Sharfstein

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Police Officers ◽

Health Agency ◽

Health Improvement ◽

Strong Response ◽

Popular Imagination ◽

Health Crisis ◽

The Public ◽

Public Health Crisis ◽

Critical Skills

Firefighters fight fires. Police officers race to crime scenes, sirens blaring. And health officials? Health officials respond to crises. There are infectious disease crises, budget crises, environmental health crises, human resources crises—and many more. At such critical moments, what happens next really matters. A strong response can generate greater credibility and authority for a health agency and its leadership, while a bungled response can lead to humiliation and even resignation. Health officials must be able to manage and communicate effectively as emotions run high, communities become engaged, politicians lean in, and journalists circle. In popular imagination, leaders intuitively rise to the challenge of a crisis: Either they have what it takes or they do not. In fact, preparation is invaluable, and critical skills can be learned and practiced. Students and health officials alike can prepare not only to avoid catastrophe during crises, but to take advantage of new opportunities for health improvement. The Public Health Crisis Survival Guide provides historical perspective, managerial insight, and strategic guidance to help health officials at all levels not just survive but thrive in the most challenging of times.

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Addressing the Public Health Crisis of Excessive Opioid Prescribing and Inadequate Pain Management Through Closing the Pain Education Gap

Pain Medicine ◽

10.1093/pm/pnaa379 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Scott M Fishman

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Pain Management ◽

Pain Education ◽

Health Crisis ◽

The Public ◽

Opioid Prescribing ◽

Public Health Crisis ◽

Education Gap

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Perceptions of Antibiotic Use and Resistance: Are Antibiotics the Dentists’ Anxiolytics?

Antibiotics ◽

10.3390/antibiotics10060735 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (6) ◽

pp. 735

Author(s):

Julie Dormoy ◽

Marc-Olivier Vuillemin ◽

Silvia Rossi ◽

Jean-Marc Boivin ◽

Julie Guillet

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Antibiotic Resistance ◽

Qualitative Method ◽

Oral Surgery ◽

Antibiotic Use ◽

Public Health Issue ◽

Clinical Factors ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Health Crisis ◽

The Public

Background: Antibiotic resistance is a global health crisis. The aim of this study was to explore dentists’ perceptions of antibiotic resistance. Methods: A qualitative method was used. Seventeen dentists practising in the Nancy (Lorraine, France) region were surveyed. They were general practitioners or specialised in oral surgery, implantology, or periodontology. The practitioners took part in semi-structured interviews between September 2019 and July 2020. All of the interviews were transcribed in full and analysed thematically. Results: Four major themes have been selected: attitudes of the dentists in regard to the guidelines, clinical factors that influence prescriptions, non-clinical factors that influence prescriptions, and the perception of antibiotic resistance. The dentists stated that they were very concerned regarding the public health issue of antibiotic resistance. However, they often prescribe according to their own interests and habits rather than according to the relevant guidelines. Conclusions: Although dentists are generally well aware of antibiotic resistance, they often do not adequately appreciate the link between their prescribing habits and the phenomenon of antibiotic resistance. Regular updating of practitioners’ knowledge in this regard is necessary, but patients and the general public should also be made more aware of the issue.

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OP0191-PARE DEVELOPMENT OF A PUBLIC AND PATIENT INVOLVEMENT (PPI) RESEARCH NETWORK FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE RHEUMATIC CONDITIONS

Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases ◽

10.1136/annrheumdis-2021-eular.442 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 80 (Suppl 1) ◽

pp. 115.2-115

Author(s):

L. Larkin ◽

A. Moses ◽

T. Raad ◽

A. Tierney ◽

N. Kennedy ◽

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Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Patient Involvement ◽

Research Network ◽

Ppi Network ◽

Face To Face ◽

The Public ◽

World Cafe ◽

Patient Representatives ◽

The University ◽

Public And Patient Involvement

Background:Public and patient involvement (PPI) improves quality and relevance of research (1). PPI is advocated by policy makers and funding bodies and is supported by EULAR (2). Arthritis Research Limerick (ARL) is a partnership between researchers at the University of Limerick and clinicians at University Hospitals Limerick. PPI representatives have been involved in ARL projects, however no formal PPI network had been established prior to 2020. The need for a formal PPI network to collaborate with ARL was identified by both ARL and patient representatives. This need arose from a joint ambition to promote meaningful involvement of the public and patients in ARL projects and to develop a platform through which researchers and PPI representatives could collaboratively set research priorities.Objectives:The aim of this project was to create a formal PPI network to engage with people living with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) and their families and to identify collaborative research opportunities between ARL and PPI representatives.Methods:A face-to-face PPI seminar was planned for October 2020. The seminar consisted of speakers from ARL providing an overview of research projects and a World Café research ideas session. Funding was obtained through a competitive, peer-review funding call from the PPI Ignite group at the University of Limerick to support the PPI seminar. The funding application was a joint application between ARL members and a PPI partner (iCAN - Irish Children’s Arthritis Network). The seminar was advertised through national patient organisations (iCAN and Arthritis Ireland), social media and ARL research networks.Results:Due to Covid-19 public health restrictions the PPI seminar was held virtually. The ARL PPI inaugural seminar was attended by N=19 researchers and people living with RMDs. The seminar speakers included ARL researchers and a PPI representative. The World Café event was modified to adapt to the virtual seminar delivery. Research ideas were noted by the seminar organiser and summarised for attendees at the end of the research ideas and priorities session. An ARL PPI mailing list was set-up post seminar as a means of communicating with seminar attendees and will serve as a formal PPI network for ARL. Research updates and opportunities will be communicated via this formal network to people living with RMDs and researchers alike.Conclusion:This was the first PPI seminar organised by ARL in collaboration with a PPI seminar, and has led to the creation of a formal PPI network. Delivery mode of the PPI seminar was changed due to Covid-19 public health restrictions. This change may also have impacted engagement and attendance at the PPI seminar, given that virtual events are not accessible to all of the RMD population. Future PPI seminars will consider a hybrid approach of face-to-face and virtual attendance, to enhance accessibility. A formal PPI communication network has been established. Future work will focus future collaborative opportunities between the PPI panel and the ARL group, including project development, co-led research funding applications and joint research dissemination.References:[1]INVOLVE. (2012). Briefing notes for researchers: Involving the public in NHS, public health and social care research. Retrieved from www.invo.org.uk 7th January 2020.[2]de Wit MPT, Berlo SE, Aanerud GJ, et al (2011). European League Against Rheumatism recommendations for the inclusion of patient representatives in scientific projects. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases 70:722-726Disclosure of Interests:None declared

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A Discussion on the Research Direction of Culture and Arts in the Public Health Crisis

10.33645/cnc.2021.03.43.3.519 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 43 (3) ◽

pp. 519-535

Author(s):

Jin-Wook Kim ◽

Dongkeun Song

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Research Direction ◽

Health Crisis ◽

The Public ◽

Public Health Crisis

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Role of Community Medicine during COVID-19 Pandemic

Indian Journal of Community Health ◽

10.47203/ijch.2021.v33i02.003 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 33 (2) ◽

pp. 242-244

Author(s):

Epari Venkata Rao ◽

Prem Sagar Panda

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Health Care Services ◽

Community Medicine ◽

Public Health Services ◽

Health Crisis ◽

Public Health Expert ◽

The Public ◽

Care Services ◽

Health Expert

Pandemics have significantly affected economy of each country. Health & political system have been also drastically affected in each part of the country. To fight against pandemic, it demands multidimensional approaches comprising of various measures like surveillance, containment, isolation & quarantine, border restriction as well as various socio-political and community measures. Though the entire health workforce is involved at multiple levels, the role of a community medicine/public health expert is maximum in controlling the spread in the community and managing the situation. The community medicine specialists can contribute to the public health as well as health-care services in combating the pandemic. This review has been done for giving an insight of proper utilisation of public health services and existing manpower of community medicine. Also this will channelize our health system and give a direction for combating future public health crisis. So Government should utilise the experiences and expertise to manage the pandemic very well.

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