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Role of Pharmacist in Disaster Management: A Quantitative Content Analysis Approach
Muhammad Ahmer Raza1,2, Shireen Aziz3,4, Misbah Noreen1
1Faculty of Pharmacy, The University of Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
Pharmacists play crucial roles in disasters, primarily in pharmaceutical supply and patient management. This review highlights their essential contributions to healthcare continuity during emergencies.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Practice
- Disaster Management
- Public Health
Background:
- Limited characterization of pharmacist roles in disaster response despite acknowledged importance.
- Need for comprehensive understanding of pharmacists' contributions during emergencies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and characterize the broad range of pharmacist roles in disaster scenarios.
- To synthesize findings from literature on pharmacist disaster response.
Main Methods:
- Quantitative content analysis of literature.
- Screening of 106 reports based on titles and abstracts.
- Inclusion of 20 eligible studies detailing pharmacist roles in 7 types of natural disasters.
Main Results:
- Identified pharmacist roles in pandemics, fires, floods, hurricanes, storms, tornadoes, and earthquakes.
- Classified roles using the Setlak scheme: pharmaceutical supply, patient management, policy coordination, and response integration.
- Pharmaceutical supply emerged as the most frequent pharmacist role.
Conclusions:
- Pharmacists are vital for maintaining healthcare continuity and medication access during disasters.
- The findings underscore the unique positioning of pharmacists in emergency healthcare delivery.
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