Open AccessCommunity pharmacists' perceptions of the skin conditions they encounter and how they view their role in dermatological care
Author(s) -
Tucker Rod
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
international journal of pharmacy practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.42
H-Index - 37
eISSN - 2042-7174
pISSN - 0961-7671
DOI - 10.1111/j.2042-7174.2012.00212.x
Subject(s) - medicine , dry skin , dermatological diseases , family medicine , perception , skin care , dermatology , nursing , neuroscience , biology
Abstract Objectives To explore pharmacists' perceptions of the skin conditions they encounter, sources of postgraduate dermatological training and views of their role in the management of patients with skin problems. Method A self‐completion questionnaire was sent to a random sample of 3500 community pharmacists in England and Wales. Key findings Seventy‐eight per cent of pharmacists felt that patients sought their advice on problems about dry skin on a weekly basis. A total of 64.8% had undertaken postgraduate training in dermatology and the majority agreed that they played an important role in managing patients with skin problems. Conclusion Pharmacists routinely encounter a small number of skin conditions and believe they can contribute towards the care of patients with skin diseases.