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  • Pharmacy Practice
  • Mental Health Services
  • Addiction Treatment

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  • The Bloom Program is a government-funded, community pharmacy-based initiative in Nova Scotia addressing mental illness and addictions.
  • Pharmacists needed to complete a comprehensive application to offer the program.
  • A process evaluation was performed to refine program implementation, focusing on the application.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the application process for the Bloom Program.
  • To identify challenges and opportunities within the application process for community pharmacists.
  • To inform future improvements for program implementation.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative interviews were conducted with 24 participating pharmacists.
  • Inductive analysis was used to interpret interview data regarding the application process.

Main Results:

  • Key application components included training, establishing a resource center, and community outreach.
  • Pharmacist training was highly valued; community outreach enhanced patient navigation and professional networks.
  • The application process was challenging but professionally beneficial; dedicated resources are essential.

Conclusions:

  • Pharmacists found the Bloom Program application intensive but relevant for program readiness.
  • The evaluation highlighted strengths and areas for improvement in the application process.
  • Process evaluation is crucial for optimizing community pharmacy-based mental health and addiction programs.