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Community Pharmacy Engagement in Diabetes Prevention: Key Informant Interviews with Pharmacy Executives

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  • Journal Article:
    Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD)
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    Introduction

    Even though evidence-based diabetes prevention interventions exist, more than 1 in 3 Americans have prediabetes; the use of pharmacies has been explored as a way to reach and care for this population. The objective of this study was to analyze factors that influence adoption of type 2 diabetes prevention programs by community pharmacies.

    Methods

    We conducted 21 semi structured interviews in 2018 with decision makers from 11 independent pharmacies in 6 US states and the District of Columbia and from 10 chain pharmacies operating in 1 state, multiple states, and nationwide. We identified participants by using purposive sampling. We used qualitative methods to analyze data and conducted interviews until we reached saturation.

    Results

    Multiple themes emerged: 1) initiation of services is more likely if initial financial support is received; 2) patient demand for services, actual or perceived, is paramount; 3) diabetes prevention services often fit within the existing operations of a pharmacy and allow maximum use of resources; 4) customer loyalty is a clearly articulated advantage against competition; and 5) engagement in diabetes prevention affirms an expanded role and the value of pharmacies to serve communities.

    Conclusion

    Pharmacies are well situated to deliver diabetes prevention programs to communities. Although considerable opportunity exists for pharmacies to address diabetes prevention, more could be done to reduce barriers to their use.

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  • Source:
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2020; 17
  • ISSN:
    1545-1151
  • Pubmed ID:
    32816661
  • Pubmed Central ID:
    PMC7458117
  • Document Type:
    Journal Article
  • Volume:
    17
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