Discussing alcohol in medicines use reviews: experiences of patients in a community pharmacy context. (15th November 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jamie, Kimberly; Oliver, Emily J; Paterson, Alistair; Whittlesea, Cate
• Is Part Of: International journal of pharmacy practice. Volume 27:Number 3(2019)
• Page Start: 318
• Page End: 321
• Publication Date: 2018-11-15
• Subjects: alcohol use -- community pharmacy -- healthy lifestyle -- medicine use review; Pharmacy -- Practice -- Periodicals; 615.1
• DOI: 10.1111/ijpp.12492
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0961-7671

Abstract

Abstract: Objectives: Although pharmacist-led medicines use reviews (MURs) are effective for medicines management, little is understood about patients' experiences of alcohol-related advice delivered therein. Sampling a population at high risk for misuse (within an area of socio-economic deprivation), we explored patient experiences of alcohol-related MURs. Methods: Two focus groups were conducted with patients who had discussed alcohol in an MUR in the preceding 3 months ( n = 9). Data were analysed thematically. Key findings and conclusion: Patients were open to discussing alcohol in the MUR context. The absence of practitioner-patient power asymmetry and pharmacists' sensitivity to cultural contexts were critical to patient engagement.