Defining professional pharmacy services in community pharmacy

Moullin, JC; Sabater-Hernández, D; Fernandez-Llimos, F; Benrimoj, SI

Defining professional pharmacy services in community pharmacy

Moullin, JC Sabater-Hernández, D

Fernandez-Llimos, F

Benrimoj, SI

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Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy, 2013, 9 (6), pp. 989 - 995
Issue Date:: 2013-11-01

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dc.contributor.author	Moullin, JC	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Sabater-Hernández, D https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7419-8740	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Fernandez-Llimos, F https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8529-9595	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Benrimoj, SI https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9768-7838	en_US
dc.date.available	2013-02-26	en_US
dc.date.issued	2013-11-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy, 2013, 9 (6), pp. 989 - 995	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	1551-7411	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/27286
dc.description.abstract	Multiple terms and definitions exist to describe specific aspects of pharmacy practice and service provision, yet none encompass the full range of professional services delivered by community pharmacy. The majority of current pharmacy service definitions and nomenclature refer to either the professional philosophy of pharmaceutical care or to specific professional pharmacy services; particularly pharmaceutical services provided by pharmacists with a focus on drug safety, effectiveness and health outcomes. The objective of this paper is therefore to define a professional pharmacy service within the context of the community pharmacy model of service provision. A professional pharmacy service is defined as "an action or set of actions undertaken in or organised by a pharmacy, delivered by a pharmacist or other health practitioner, who applies their specialised health knowledge personally or via an intermediary, with a patient/client, population or other health professional, to optimise the process of care, with the aim to improve health outcomes and the value of healthcare." Based on Donabedian's framework, the professional pharmacy service definition incorporates the concepts of organizational structure, process indicators and outcome measures. The definition will assist in many areas including recognition of the full range of services provided by community pharmacy and facilitating the identification of indicators of professional pharmacy service implementation and sustainable provision. A simple conceptual model for incorporating all services provided by community pharmacy is proposed. © 2013 Elsevier Inc.	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy	en_US
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1016/j.sapharm.2013.02.005	en_US
dc.subject.classification	Pharmacology & Pharmacy	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Humans	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Professional Role	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Pharmacists	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Pharmacies	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Community Pharmacy Services	en_US
dc.title	Defining professional pharmacy services in community pharmacy	en_US
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	6	en_US
utslib.citation.volume	9	en_US
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utslib.for	1117 Public Health and Health Services	en_US
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pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Graduate School of Health
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pubs.issue	6	en_US
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Abstract:

Multiple terms and definitions exist to describe specific aspects of pharmacy practice and service provision, yet none encompass the full range of professional services delivered by community pharmacy. The majority of current pharmacy service definitions and nomenclature refer to either the professional philosophy of pharmaceutical care or to specific professional pharmacy services; particularly pharmaceutical services provided by pharmacists with a focus on drug safety, effectiveness and health outcomes. The objective of this paper is therefore to define a professional pharmacy service within the context of the community pharmacy model of service provision. A professional pharmacy service is defined as "an action or set of actions undertaken in or organised by a pharmacy, delivered by a pharmacist or other health practitioner, who applies their specialised health knowledge personally or via an intermediary, with a patient/client, population or other health professional, to optimise the process of care, with the aim to improve health outcomes and the value of healthcare." Based on Donabedian's framework, the professional pharmacy service definition incorporates the concepts of organizational structure, process indicators and outcome measures. The definition will assist in many areas including recognition of the full range of services provided by community pharmacy and facilitating the identification of indicators of professional pharmacy service implementation and sustainable provision. A simple conceptual model for incorporating all services provided by community pharmacy is proposed. © 2013 Elsevier Inc.

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