Exploring the potential extended role of community pharmacy in the management of osteoarthritis: A multi-methods study with pharmacy staff and other healthcare professionals.

Joanna SimkinsMelanie Ann HoldenOpeyemi BabatundeSimon WhiteElaine NichollsAngela LongKrysia DziedzicAdrian ChudykAdam ToddChristine WalkerColin StanfordElizabeth CottrellJohn EdwardsEmma Louise HealeyTania CorkChristian MallenNicola O'Brien

Published in: Musculoskeletal care (2024)

CPs are well placed to contribute towards evidenced-based osteoarthritis management. Feasibility testing of delivering the extended role is needed and future implementation requires training for CPs and raising public awareness of the extended role.

Keyphrases

healthcare
rheumatoid arthritis
mental health
primary care
knee osteoarthritis
risk assessment