Treatment experience of people with obstructive sleep apnoea seeking continuous positive airways pressure device provision through community pharmacies - A role for pharmacists?

14Citations
Citations of this article
61Readers
Mendeley users who have this article in their library.

This article is free to access.

Abstract

Objectives This study aimed to explore the unique experiences of people with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) who source their treatment through community pharmacies. Methods A qualitative study employing the phenomenological approach was used. In-depth semi-structured interviews with a purposive convenience sample of 20 participants were conducted. Twenty participants were recruited from community pharmacies offering continuous positive airways pressure (CPAP) device provision and a teaching hospital in Sydney, Australia. Interviews were digitally recorded and transcribed verbatim, coded using Nvivo8 software and analysed based on the 'framework' method. Key findings The quality and delivery of information at diagnosis was reported to have been inappropriate for participants' personal needs. Many barriers emerged in regards to CPAP use, consistent with current literature. Participants' self-reported individual styles, coping practices and health beliefs appeared to be the most influential factors in CPAP uptake and adherence, regardless of mechanical advancements and environmental support. High satisfaction was expressed with CPAP obtainment from pharmacy services listing convenience and good service as notable characteristics. Conclusions Community pharmacies have the potential to increase OSA awareness and improve optimal usage of CPAP. Psychosocial based models of adherence intervention could potentially be implemented through CPAP providers, including the community pharmacy, to address some of these factors which impede CPAP adherence. © 2011 Royal Pharmaceutical Society.

References Powered by Scopus

Checklists for improving rigour in qualitative research: A case of the tail wagging the dog?

1840Citations
N/AReaders
Get full text

Variations in patients' adherence to medical recommendations: A quantitative review of 50 years of research

1803Citations
N/AReaders
Get full text

Adherence to continuous positive airway pressure therapy: The challenge to effective treatment

1259Citations
N/AReaders
Get full text

Cited by Powered by Scopus

Global burden of sleep-disordered breathing and its implications

208Citations
N/AReaders
Get full text

Qualitative meta-synthesis of barriers and facilitators that influence the implementation of community pharmacy services: Perspectives of patients, nurses and general medical practitioners

59Citations
N/AReaders
Get full text

Experiences of noninvasive ventilation in adults with hypercapnic respiratory failure: A review of evidence

30Citations
N/AReaders
Get full text

Register to see more suggestions

Mendeley helps you to discover research relevant for your work.

Already have an account?

Cite

CITATION STYLE

APA

Shoukry, G., Wong, K., Bartlett, D., & Saini, B. (2011). Treatment experience of people with obstructive sleep apnoea seeking continuous positive airways pressure device provision through community pharmacies - A role for pharmacists? International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, 19(5), 318–327. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.2042-7174.2011.00120.x

Readers' Seniority

Tooltip

PhD / Post grad / Masters / Doc 19

68%

Lecturer / Post doc 4

14%

Researcher 4

14%

Professor / Associate Prof. 1

4%

Readers' Discipline

Tooltip

Medicine and Dentistry 14

41%

Nursing and Health Professions 8

24%

Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceut... 6

18%

Psychology 6

18%

Article Metrics

Tooltip
Social Media
Shares, Likes & Comments: 1

Save time finding and organizing research with Mendeley

Sign up for free