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Lookup NU author(s): Dr Charlotte RichardsonORCiD, Adam Gardner, Dr Hamde Nazar
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© The Author(s) 2024. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society. OBJECTIVES: Preventative services are required to address the risk factors for chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease. The National Health Service Health Checks in England were introduced to provide such services. One School of Pharmacy established a student-led clinic to provide this service to the local community. The clinic was provided by undergraduate pharmacy students and delivered free of charge within a central city locality. The aim was to explore the impact of the clinic on user thoughts and motivations around healthy living and investigate user experience. METHODS: A sequential explanatory mixed methods approach was used consisting of a survey that measured users' thoughts about their health and well-being and experience of the clinic. Qualitative interviews explored the user experience and barriers and facilitators to making healthier lifestyle choices. RESULTS: One hundred and fifty-four members of the public accessed the clinic over the evaluative period. Ninety-six (60%) completed the pre-post survey and 12 participated in follow-up interviews. Users reported statistically significant improvements in how informed, competent and motivated they felt towards making healthier lifestyle choices after the clinic consultation. Interview findings highlighted the positive user experience, reported appreciation for clinic accessibility, availability of healthy lifestyle education, and a desire for more preventative services being as readily available. CONCLUSIONS: The student-led clinic has demonstrated positive impacts on user experience, knowledge, competence, and motivation to make healthier lifestyle choices. The clinic provides proof-of-concept for pharmacy students to deliver preventative community services that aim to improve population health at a time when primary care is experiencing unprecedented challenges.
Author(s): Chin S, Richardson CL, Gardner A, Nazar H
Publication type: Article
Publication status: Published
Journal: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice
Year: 2024
Volume: 32
Issue: 3
Pages: 237-243
Print publication date: 01/06/2024
Online publication date: 18/04/2024
Acceptance date: 16/04/2024
Date deposited: 20/05/2024
ISSN (print): 0961-7671
ISSN (electronic): 2042-7174
Publisher: Oxford University Press
URL: https://doi.org/10.1093/ijpp/riae016
DOI: 10.1093/ijpp/riae016
PubMed id: 38635766
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