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Nutrition counseling in pharmacy practice in Australia: A mixed methods study
Samar Elsayed1, Diane Ibrahim1, Joanna E Harnett1
1School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Pharmacy Bank Building, Science Road, University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia.
Currents in Pharmacy Teaching & Learning
|July 2, 2025
Summary
Australian pharmacists are willing to provide nutrition counseling, but their confidence is limited by insufficient education. Enhanced training is needed to improve their ability to offer dietary advice and support patient health promotion.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Practice
- Public Health
- Nutrition Science
Background:
- Lifestyle counseling, including dietary advice, is a key component of pharmacy practice for health promotion.
- Limited data exists on the extent of nutrition counseling by pharmacists, their attitudes, and confidence levels.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess Australian pharmacists' attitudes and practices regarding nutrition counseling.
- To evaluate the adequacy of their education and training in nutrition.
Main Methods:
- Anonymous online surveys and semi-structured interviews were conducted with registered pharmacists.
- Survey data were analyzed using SPSS, and interview transcripts underwent thematic analysis.
Main Results:
- Pharmacists frequently provided dietary and supplementation advice, with positive attitudes towards nutrition counseling.
- Confidence levels varied, and insufficient nutrition education in pharmacy curricula was identified as a significant barrier.
- Frequency of counseling correlated with confidence, and pharmacists recognized their accessibility for patient support.
Conclusions:
- Pharmacists demonstrate a willingness and potential to offer nutrition counseling.
- Enhanced nutrition education is crucial to bolster pharmacists' confidence and improve the provision of dietary advice.
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