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Defining and supporting a professional role for pharmacists associated with traditional and complementary medicines: a cross-country survey of pharmacists | |
Joanna E. Harnett1![]() ![]() ![]() | |
2023-08-16 | |
Source Publication | frontiers in pharmacology
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ISSN | 1663-9812 |
Volume | 14Pages:1215475 |
Abstract | Introduction: An estimated 80% of the world’s population use traditional and complementary medicine (T&CM) products as part of their healthcare, with many accessed through pharmacy. This cross-cultural study posed a set of professional practice responsibilities and actions to pharmacists related to T&CM products, with a view toward developing consensus, safeguarding, and promoting the health of the public. Methods: Data were collected from 2,810 pharmacists across nine countries during 2022 via a cross-sectional online survey reported in accordance with the guidelines of STrengthening the Reporting of OBservational studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) and the Checklist for Reporting Results of Internet E-Surveys (CHERRIES). Results: Of the 2,810 participants from nine countries, 2,341 completed all sections of the survey. Of these, most agreed (69%) that T&CM product use was common in the community they served, but most did not have adequate training to support consumer needs. Over 75% acknowledged that there were known and unknown safety risks associated with T&CM use. Of 18 professional responsibilities posed, 92% agreed that pharmacists should be able to inform consumers about potential risks, including T&CM side effects and drug–herb interactions. The provision of accurate scientific information on the effectiveness of T&CM products, skills to guide consumers in making informed decisions, and communication with other healthcare professionals to support appropriate and safe T&CM product use were all ranked with high levels of agreement. In order to effectively fulfill these responsibilities, pharmacists agreed that regulatory reforms, development of T&CM education and training, and access to quality products supported by high-quality evidence were needed. Conclusion: General agreement from across nine countries on eighteen professional responsibilities and several stakeholder actions serve as a foundation for the discussion and development of international T&CM guidelines for pharmacists. |
Keyword | Health Policy Pharmacist Pharmacy Practice Public Health Traditional And Complementary Medicines |
DOI | 10.3389/fphar.2023.1215475 |
URL | View the original |
Indexed By | SCIE |
Language | 英語English |
WOS Research Area | Pharmacology & Pharmacy |
WOS Subject | Pharmacology & Pharmacy |
WOS ID | WOS:001057872900001 |
Publisher | Frontiers Media SA |
Scopus ID | 2-s2.0-85135421604 |
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Document Type | Journal article |
Collection | THE STATE KEY LABORATORY OF QUALITY RESEARCH IN CHINESE MEDICINE (UNIVERSITY OF MACAU) Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences |
Corresponding Author | Joanna E. Harnett; Carolina Oi Lam Ung |
Affiliation | 1.School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia 2.Touro University California College of Pharmacy, Vallejo, CA, United States 3.Departamento de Ciências da Saúde, Ambiente e Tecnologias, Universidade de Santiago, Assomada, Cabo Verde 4.School of Pharmacy, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China 5.Department of Pharmacy, University of Split School of Medicine, Split, Croatia 6.School of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Holy Spirit University of Kaslik, Jounieh, Lebanon 7.Applied Science Research Center, Applied Science Private University, Amman, Jordan 8.Research Department, Psychiatric Hospital of the Cross, Jal Eddib, Lebanon 9.School of Pharmacy, Lebanese International University, Beirut, Lebanon 10.Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Cawangan Selangor, Selangor, Malaysia 11.Non-Destructive Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Research Centre, Smart Manufacturing Research Institute, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Cawangan Selangor, Selangor, Malaysia 12.Universidade de Lisboa, Faculdade de Farmácia, Departamento de Farmácia Farmacologia e Tecnologias em Saúde, Lisboa, Portugal 13.Pharmacy Department, School of Allied Health Sciences, San Pedro College, Davao City, Philippines 14.Institute of Pharmacy, University of Makati, Makati City, Philippines 15.School of Pharmacy, Emilio Aguinaldo College, Cavite City, Philippines 16.Clinical and Hospital Pharmacy Department, College of Pharmacy, Taibah University, Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia 17.School of Pharmacy, Management and Science University, University Drive, Off Persiaran Olahraga, Selangor, Malaysia 18.Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand 19.State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Taipa, Macao, China |
Corresponding Author Affilication | Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences |
Recommended Citation GB/T 7714 | Joanna E. Harnett,Shane P. Desselle,Marcília Baticy Fernandes,et al. Defining and supporting a professional role for pharmacists associated with traditional and complementary medicines: a cross-country survey of pharmacists[J]. frontiers in pharmacology, 2023, 14, 1215475. |
APA | Joanna E. Harnett., Shane P. Desselle., Marcília Baticy Fernandes., Dongning Yao., Darko Modun., Souheil Hallit., Mariam Dabbous., Mohd Shahezwan Abd Wahab., Afonso Miguel Cavaco., Maria Magalhães., Erwin Martinez Faller., Jennifer M. Flores., Jacklyn Risia D. San Gabriel., Noordin Othman., Puree Anantachoti., Tatta Sriboonruang., Wanna Sriviriyanupap., Faris Alnezary., Yaser Alahmadi., ...& Carolina Oi Lam Ung (2023). Defining and supporting a professional role for pharmacists associated with traditional and complementary medicines: a cross-country survey of pharmacists. frontiers in pharmacology, 14, 1215475. |
MLA | Joanna E. Harnett,et al."Defining and supporting a professional role for pharmacists associated with traditional and complementary medicines: a cross-country survey of pharmacists".frontiers in pharmacology 14(2023):1215475. |
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