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Identifying public health competencies for Australian pharmacists: A modified Delphi study
Robin Warren1, Louise Young2, Karen Carlisle2
1Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Dentistry, James Cook University, Qld 4811, Australia.
Objective:
This study aimed to define a set of competencies for public health-related services and activities for pharmacists in Australia.
Methods:
A modified Delphi technique of two rounds was used to gain consensus by public health and pharmacy professionals on a set of public health competency statements for Australian pharmacists.
Results:
Delphi panellists agreed on the inclusion of 27 competency statements organised into three domains of health promotion and illness prevention, health protection and population health quality improvement. Competency statements concerning evaluation of services and reflective practice were revised to achieve agreement in the second Delphi round. Examples of practice were included to illustrate application of the competency to practice.
Conclusions:
A set of competencies outlining requirements for pharmacists to bring a public health perspective to practice will assist engagement of the pharmacy profession with public health.
Implications For Public Health:
As key providers of public health initiatives, it is important for health professionals, including pharmacists, to engage with public health. Identifying competencies required to deliver effective public health will raise awareness of the contribution of pharmacists to public health and inform their education and professional development.
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