Pharmacists' views on implementing a disease state management program for low back pain.
Christina Abdel Shaheed1, Christopher G Maher2, Kylie A Williams3
1Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Sydney, Pharmacy Building A15, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia.
Australian Journal of Primary Health
|February 27, 2015
Summary
Pharmacists are receptive to managing acute low back pain (LBP) in community settings. Successful implementation requires proper reimbursement, staff training, and effective patient follow-up systems for LBP care programs.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Practice
- Primary Care
- Musculoskeletal Health
Background:
- Pharmacists possess the potential to lead primary care management for acute low back pain (LBP).
- Community pharmacies can serve as accessible points for LBP management.
- Understanding pharmacist perspectives is crucial for developing effective LBP care programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate community pharmacists' views on implementing a care program for acute low back pain.
- To identify facilitators and barriers to pharmacist-led LBP management in primary care.
Main Methods:
- A convenience sample of 30 pharmacists in Sydney participated.
- Pharmacists completed an open-ended questionnaire between July 2012 and March 2013.
- Responses were analyzed, comparing those involved in recruiting for an LBP trial with those who were not.
Main Results:
- Pharmacists showed receptiveness towards implementing an LBP care program.
- Key requirements for success included adequate reimbursement and staff training.
- Effective patient follow-up was identified as dependent on reminder systems and patient proximity to the pharmacy.
Conclusions:
- Community pharmacists are willing to engage in acute low back pain management.
- Financial and educational support are essential for program viability.
- Logistical factors like patient accessibility and reminder systems influence service delivery.
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