Ana Maria Barcelos, Tracey Latham-Green, Rebecca Barnes, Hayley Gorton, Mark Gussy, Claire Henderson, Mahomed Khatri, Peter Knapp, Josie Solomon
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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.
Key findings: 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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The International Journal of Pharmacy Practice (IJPP) is a Medline-indexed, peer reviewed, international journal. It is one of the leading journals publishing health services research in the context of pharmacy, pharmaceutical care, medicines and medicines management. Regular sections in the journal include, editorials, literature reviews, original research, personal opinion and short communications. Topics covered include: medicines utilisation, medicine management, medicines distribution, supply and administration, pharmaceutical services, professional and patient/lay perspectives, public health (including, e.g. health promotion, needs assessment, health protection) evidence based practice, pharmacy education. Methods include both evaluative and exploratory work including, randomised controlled trials, surveys, epidemiological approaches, case studies, observational studies, and qualitative methods such as interviews and focus groups. Application of methods drawn from other disciplines e.g. psychology, health economics, morbidity are especially welcome as are developments of new methodologies.
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