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Academic community pharmacy: A pilot Delphi study aimed at establishing a future common definition at the
Clémence Perraudin1, Noelia Amador-Fernandez2, Marie Paule Schneider3
1University Center for Primary Care and Public Health (Unisanté), University of Lausanne, Switzerland; Center for Research and Innovation in Clinical Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Switzerland; School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland; Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Western Switzerland, University of Geneva, University of Lausanne, Switzerland.
Introduction:
The Granada statements promote the consistent use of appropriate terminology in pharmacy practice research. This pilot study aims to define the term Academic Community Pharmacy (ACP), providing a foundation for a forthcoming international study aimed at establishing a globally accepted definition.
Methodology:
A Delphi study was conducted in 2023 among academic entities from all five Swiss universities involved in pharmacy practice research and education. The first definition comprised four kex elements: place of practice, clinical and academic activities and links with universities. Anonymous survey rounds were conducted where panellists assessed agreement with and clarity of the statements using a Likert scale. Additionally, free comments and proposals for changes were allowed. Consensus for each statement was defined as ≥66 % agreement.
Results:
The panel consisted of nine members. Two Delphi rounds were needed to reach consensus for the final definition: "An ACP is a facility providing professional pharmacy services (according to a commonly accepted definition in the location of the considered ACP) to the community, conducting research and education on such services, and that has formal links (e.g., financial or contractual) with a university".
Conclusion:
Establishing a clear and consistent definition of ACPs will support their characterization and further development.
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