Lifeguard Pharmacy: the co-development of a new community pharmacy response service for people in danger from domestic abuse or suicidal ideation.
Int J Pharm Pract
; 2024 Sep 04.
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in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-39231441
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Domestic abuse (DA) and suicidal ideation (SI) are prevalent and often co-occur. Numerous practical and psychosocial barriers inhibit help-seeking, including accessibility and confidentiality concerns. Pharmacies are accessible and may be perceived as a discreet venue for a DA and SI response service.OBJECTIVE:
To co-develop a community pharmacy response service for people experiencing domestic abuse or suicidal ideation.METHODS:
Overall, 36 unique individuals contributed at least once to a series of focus groups, interviews or workshops to co-develop the service components. Participants had lived experience of DA/SI or were professionals from DA/SI support services or pharmacies. Audio recordings and field notes from events were thematically analysed. Specific themes were identified and informed the development of the service components. KEYFINDINGS:
Participants supported the development of this new service and considered community pharmacies to be an ideal setting. They thought of the service as a lifeline, that would offer hope. Under this main concept of hope, five main themes were identified Safety, Empathy, Empowerment, Equity, and Discretion. Participants' practical considerations were incorporated into the service design, including the name choice of "Lifeguard Pharmacy", the strapline "Bringing Hope to Life", and the development of a "Client Flowchart" outlining how to welcome a client, arrange for a consultation, and then guide clients out of the pharmacy afterwards.CONCLUSIONS:
Overall, the findings supported the development and introduction of this pharmacy-based intervention, which may help overcome barriers to help-seeking for DA or SI due to its sense of hope, accessibility, and discretion.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Language:
En
Journal:
Int J Pharm Pract
Journal subject:
FARMACIA
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Country of publication:
United kingdom